Prepare against Marina Heil
DEU · World #60,027 classical · FIDE ID 12953210
When preparing against Marina Heil, expect 1.c4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (64%).
Our database contains 67 games by Marina Heil, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marina Heil's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marina Heil 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 | 1,856 | 1,990 | Oct 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,850 | 1,850 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,911 | 1,927 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 24 | 7 | 36 | 35.8% |
| As White | 36 | 12 | 5 | 19 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 12 | 2 | 17 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marina Heil's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marina Heil's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 18 | 50.0% | 19.4% |
| e4 | 16 | 44.4% | 68.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 50% of White games, 19.4% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Heil usually continues Nc3 (10.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Heil usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Heil usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 68.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Heil usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Heil usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Heil usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 68.4% | 61.5% |
| c5 | 6 | 31.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 7 | 63.6% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Marina Heil's chess games
All 67 games by Marina Heil in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - 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: 24 wins, 7 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 9 | 0/1/8 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Lara Schulze | 2,140 | ch-GER blitz w | B07 |
| Aug 2022 | Katrin Daemering | 2,097 | ch-GER blitz w | C41 |
| May 2018 | Ingrid Lauterbach | 2,048 | chT-GER Federal Cup w | B07 |
| Aug 2022 | Diana Skibbe | 2,004 | ch-GER blitz w | C41 |
| May 2016 | Wenke Henrichs | 1,954 | chT-GER Federal Cup w | C12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2024 | 36 | 17.5 | 1,779 |
| ch-GER blitz w | 2022 | 23 | 8 | 1,842 |
| ch-GER w | 2022 | 8 | 2 | 1,673 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marina Heil's chess games?
67 games by Marina Heil, from Jul 2017 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 Marina Heil has played.
What does Marina Heil play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Marina Heil opens with 1.c4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marina Heil answers 1...d6 (68% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Marina Heil play as White?
As White, Marina Heil's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marina Heil play as Black?
As Black, Marina Heil most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Marina Heil's FIDE rating?
Marina Heil is currently rated 1,856 in classical chess, 1,850 in rapid and 1,911 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,990 (Oct 2021).
How many games has Marina Heil played?
Our database contains 67 games by Marina Heil, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 7 draws, 36 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marina Heil?
67 games by Marina Heil 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.