Prepare against Manfred Heinich
DEU · World #33,786 classical · FIDE ID 4635140
Our database contains 142 games by Manfred Heinich, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Heinich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Heinich 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 | 1,965 | 2,153 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 37 | 63 | 42 | 26.1% |
| As White | 79 | 21 | 37 | 21 | 26.6% |
| As Black | 63 | 16 | 26 | 21 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Heinich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Heinich's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 79 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Heinich usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Heinich usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Heinich usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 82.1% | 52.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.7% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Manfred Heinich's chess games
All 142 games by Manfred Heinich 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: 37 wins, 63 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Lubov Zsiltzova-Lisenko | 2,235 | 2nd IBCA ch-EU blind | B33 |
| Jan 1999 | Sergej Wassin | 2,200 | 2nd IBCA ch-EU blind | A59 |
| Jul 2000 | Edgardo Medina | 2,160 | Iljumzhinov Cup Open | A57 |
| Jan 1997 | Heinz Engl | 2,140 | ch-SLO Blind Int | B45 |
| Jan 1995 | Michael Tscharotschkin | 2,130 | 11th Bad Woerishofen Open | D06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd IBCA ch-EU blind | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,212 |
| 12th IBCA Wch Blind | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,859 |
| 11th Bad Woerishofen Open | 1995 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,929 |
| Iljumzhinov Cup Open | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,142 |
| 5th IBCA ch-EU blind | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,992 |
| 13th IBCA Wch Blind | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,833 |
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 2,034 |
| 2nd IBCA WorldCup | 1994 | 8 | 3.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Heinich's chess games?
142 games by Manfred Heinich, 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 Heinich has played.
What does Manfred Heinich play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Manfred Heinich opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Heinich answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Manfred Heinich play as White?
As White, Manfred Heinich's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Heinich play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Heinich most often plays: Benoni Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Manfred Heinich's FIDE rating?
Manfred Heinich is currently rated 1,965 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,153 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Manfred Heinich played?
Our database contains 142 games by Manfred Heinich, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 63 draws, 42 losses (26.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Heinich?
142 games by Manfred Heinich 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.