Prepare against Lars Heppert
DEU · World #34,845 classical · FIDE ID 24668575
Our database contains 188 games by Lars Heppert, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lars Heppert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lars Heppert 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 | 1,960 | 2,041 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,952 | 1,952 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,908 | 1,980 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 188 | 58 | 62 | 68 | 30.9% |
| As White | 92 | 29 | 36 | 27 | 31.5% |
| As Black | 96 | 29 | 26 | 41 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lars Heppert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lars Heppert's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 61 | 66.3% | 56.6% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 19.6% | 30.6% |
| e4 | 7 | 7.6% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 6 | 6.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 66% of White games, 56.6% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Heppert usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Heppert usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Heppert usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 30.6% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Heppert usually continues e3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Heppert usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Heppert usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 77.5% | 59.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 7.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.5% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 26.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Lars Heppert's chess games
All 188 games by Lars Heppert in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 58 wins, 62 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 26 | 9/9/8 | 34.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Tim P Wall | 2,189 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | D00 |
| May 2018 | Maria Schoene | 2,180 | 1st Bamberg Open | B35 |
| Aug 2018 | Josef Freundorfer | 2,147 | 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | E68 |
| Jul 2024 | Max Lutze | 2,136 | 37th Schwarzach Open | E04 |
| Nov 2025 | Daniel Rose | 2,128 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 18 | 10 | 2,000 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 14 | 6 | 2,010 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,862 |
| 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,124 |
| 9th Nuremberg LGA Cup | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,827 |
| 14th Blankenburg Open A | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,013 |
| 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2021 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,760 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,697 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lars Heppert's chess games?
188 games by Lars Heppert, from Jan 2007 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 Lars Heppert has played.
What does Lars Heppert play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Lars Heppert opens with 1.c4 (66% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lars Heppert answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Lars Heppert play as White?
As White, Lars Heppert's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (26 games, 34.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lars Heppert play as Black?
As Black, Lars Heppert most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Lars Heppert's FIDE rating?
Lars Heppert is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess, 1,952 in rapid and 1,908 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,041 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Lars Heppert played?
Our database contains 188 games by Lars Heppert, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 62 draws, 68 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lars Heppert?
188 games by Lars Heppert 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.