Prepare against John Heinrich
FM · DEU · World #1,725 classical · FIDE ID 16259491
When preparing against John Heinrich, expect 1.e4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Neo-Catalan as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 347 games by John Heinrich, covering Jul 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find John Heinrich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Heinrich 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 | 2,398 | 2,398 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,312 | 2,338 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,320 | 2,338 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 347 | 129 | 102 | 116 | 37.2% |
| As White | 173 | 76 | 53 | 44 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 174 | 53 | 49 | 72 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Heinrich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Heinrich's side.
First moves as White (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 38.7% | 67.2% |
| Nf3 | 58 | 33.5% | 44.8% |
| c4 | 29 | 16.8% | 70.7% |
| d4 | 19 | 11.0% | 57.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 67.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Heinrich usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Heinrich usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Heinrich usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 44.8% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Heinrich usually continues c4 (51.9% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Heinrich usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Heinrich usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 84 | 92.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 6.6% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 86.3% | 47.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 13.7% | 28.6% |
John Heinrich's chess games
All 347 games by John Heinrich in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - Aug 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: 129 wins, 102 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 24 | 11/5/8 | 45.8% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 9/6/15 | 30.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Gata Kamsky | 2,615 | Titled Tue Late | A48 |
| Dec 2024 | Valery Kazakouski | 2,567 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Dec 2024 | Vladislav Kovalev | 2,557 | Titled Tue Early | B51 |
| Nov 2025 | Gopal G.N. | 2,539 | 28th OIBM | B40 |
| May 2025 | Md Imran | 2,472 | SixDays Budapest May GM | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 72 | 35.5 | 2,250 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2023 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,122 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2023 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,204 |
| Wch U16 | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,140 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,230 |
| ch-GER Youth U18 | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,375 |
| 24th Marienbad A1 GM | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,345 |
| SixDays Budapest February 2026 - GM A | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,282 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Heinrich's chess games?
347 games by John Heinrich, from Jul 2019 to Aug 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 Heinrich has played.
What does John Heinrich play on the first move as White?
Across 173 games with White in our database, John Heinrich opens with 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Heinrich answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does John Heinrich play as White?
As White, John Heinrich's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (24 games, 45.8% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 173 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Heinrich play as Black?
As Black, John Heinrich most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 174 games.
What is John Heinrich's FIDE rating?
John Heinrich is currently rated 2,398 in classical chess, 2,312 in rapid and 2,320 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,398 (Aug 2026).
How many games has John Heinrich played?
Our database contains 347 games by John Heinrich, covering Jul 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 129 wins, 102 draws, 116 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Heinrich?
347 games by John Heinrich 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.