Prepare against Manfred Heinelt
DEU · World #16,364 classical · FIDE ID 4656695
Our database contains 141 games by Manfred Heinelt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Heinelt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Heinelt 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 | 2,091 | 2,250 | Apr 2004 |
| Blitz | 2,083 | 2,175 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 49 | 43 | 49 | 34.8% |
| As White | 68 | 28 | 25 | 15 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 73 | 21 | 18 | 34 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Heinelt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Heinelt's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 70.6% | 64.6% |
| e4 | 9 | 13.2% | 55.6% |
| b3 | 8 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.4% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 64.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Heinelt usually continues c4 (64.8% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Heinelt usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Heinelt usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 55.6% score
- …e6 (56% of these games) — Heinelt usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Heinelt usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Heinelt usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 90.9% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 9.1% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Manfred Heinelt's chess games
All 141 games by Manfred Heinelt in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 49 wins, 43 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Guenther Heidl | 2,365 | Hessenliga 9798 | D86 |
| Jan 1989 | K. Schmidt | 2,330 | ch-FRG U25 Open | A01 |
| Feb 2003 | Guenter Kuban | 2,294 | Oberliga Ost-B 0203 | D31 |
| Jan 1995 | Wilfried Reissmann | 2,265 | Hessenliga | A56 |
| Jan 1999 | Jochen Wege | 2,260 | Hessenliga 9899 | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen qual D | 1989 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,262 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,244 |
| Hessenliga 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,287 |
| Hessenliga 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,078 |
| Hessenliga 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,241 |
| Hessenliga | 1995 | 9 | 2 | 2,082 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,143 |
| 7th Vellmar Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 2,191 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Heinelt's chess games?
141 games by Manfred Heinelt, from Apr 2003 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 Manfred Heinelt has played.
What does Manfred Heinelt play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Manfred Heinelt opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.b3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Heinelt answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Manfred Heinelt play as White?
As White, Manfred Heinelt's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Heinelt play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Heinelt most often plays: Benoni Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Manfred Heinelt's FIDE rating?
Manfred Heinelt is currently rated 2,091 in classical chess and 2,083 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Manfred Heinelt played?
Our database contains 141 games by Manfred Heinelt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 43 draws, 49 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Heinelt?
141 games by Manfred Heinelt 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.