Prepare against John Derek Heinichen R.
CM · PRY · World #38,072 classical · FIDE ID 3700976
Our database contains 41 games by John Derek Heinichen R., covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John Derek Heinichen R.'s most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Derek Heinichen R. before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,944 | 2,029 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,958 | 1,997 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,990 | 1,990 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 13 | 2 | 26 | 31.7% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Derek Heinichen R.'s games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Derek Heinichen R.'s side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 80.0% | 46.9% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (94% of these games) — R. usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (6% of these games) — R. usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — R. usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 21.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
John Derek Heinichen R.'s chess games
All 41 games by John Derek Heinichen R. in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 13 wins, 2 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Maksim Omariev | 2,304 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
| Oct 2024 | Sergey Vasenev | 2,283 | Titled Tue Early | C45 |
| Aug 2025 | B Itkis | 2,250 | Titled Tue Late | A57 |
| Oct 2024 | Roberto Alejandro Avila Bautista | 2,176 | Titled Tue Early | B35 |
| Nov 2024 | Erik Golubovic | 2,147 | Titled Tue Early | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 35 | 12 | 2,001 |
| Zonal 2.5 | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 2,035 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Derek Heinichen R.'s chess games?
41 games by John Derek Heinichen R., from Jul 2008 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line John Derek Heinichen R. has played.
What does John Derek Heinichen R. play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, John Derek Heinichen R. opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Derek Heinichen R. answers 1...c5 (89% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games).
What openings does John Derek Heinichen R. play as White?
As White, John Derek Heinichen R.'s most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Derek Heinichen R. play as Black?
As Black, John Derek Heinichen R. most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is John Derek Heinichen R.'s FIDE rating?
John Derek Heinichen R. is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess, 1,958 in rapid and 1,990 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,029 (Oct 2018).
How many games has John Derek Heinichen R. played?
Our database contains 41 games by John Derek Heinichen R., covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 2 draws, 26 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Derek Heinichen R.?
41 games by John Derek Heinichen R. reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.