Prepare against Karl Heiler
DEU · World #67,429 classical · FIDE ID 4678303
When preparing against Karl Heiler, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (80%).
Our database contains 79 games by Karl Heiler, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karl Heiler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl Heiler 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 | 1,830 | 1,932 | Jan 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 30 | 19 | 30 | 38.0% |
| As White | 42 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 37 | 13 | 8 | 16 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl Heiler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl Heiler's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.6% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Heiler usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Heiler usually continues c3 (31.3% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Heiler usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 92.9% | 53.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Karl Heiler's chess games
All 79 games by Karl Heiler in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 30 wins, 19 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A22 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C14 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Nedjeljko Busic | 2,028 | 17th Rhein Main Open A | C64 |
| Oct 2014 | Frank Wiesner | 1,980 | 13th Forchheim Open B | C41 |
| May 2013 | Tobias Makilla | 1,937 | 16th Rhein Main Open B | B02 |
| Jun 2014 | Hans-Joachim Boschek | 1,908 | 17th Rhein Main Open A | C01 |
| Oct 2014 | Gerhard Wawor | 1,908 | 13th Forchheim Open B | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2009 | 14 | 9 | 1,743 |
| 11th Rewal Open | 2006 | 11 | 3 | 1,754 |
| 14th Rhein Main Open B | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 1,781 |
| 5th Bamberg Open B | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,714 |
| 17th Rhein Main Open A | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,911 |
| 15th Rhein Main Open B | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,777 |
| 16th Rhein Main Open B | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,861 |
| 19th Rhein Main Open A | 2016 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,688 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl Heiler's chess games?
79 games by Karl Heiler, from Jul 2005 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 Karl Heiler has played.
What does Karl Heiler play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Karl Heiler opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl Heiler answers 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Karl Heiler play as White?
As White, Karl Heiler's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl Heiler play as Black?
As Black, Karl Heiler most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Karl Heiler's FIDE rating?
Karl Heiler is currently rated 1,830 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,932 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Karl Heiler played?
Our database contains 79 games by Karl Heiler, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 19 draws, 30 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl Heiler?
79 games by Karl Heiler 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.