Prepare against Markus Heiden
DEU · World #39,205 classical · FIDE ID 24629707
Our database contains 53 games by Markus Heiden, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Markus Heiden's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Heiden 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 | 1,939 | 1,966 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 34.0% |
| As White | 25 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Heiden's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Heiden's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 44.0% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 9 | 36.0% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Heiden usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Heiden usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Heiden usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Heiden usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Heiden usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Heiden usually continues d5 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 53.8% | 21.4% |
| e5 | 3 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Markus Heiden's chess games
All 53 games by Markus Heiden in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - Aug 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: 18 wins, 19 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D75 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | David Halt | 2,088 | 1st DSOL 03 Liga Gr-D | A21 |
| Jun 2020 | Wolfram Schneider | 1,975 | 1st DSOL 03 Liga Gr-D | A01 |
| Aug 2020 | Volker Becker | 1,897 | 1st DSOL 03 Liga Gr-D | C42 |
| Jul 2020 | Karl-Heinz Schnegelsberg | 1,869 | 1st DSOL 03 Liga Gr-D | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47th ch-Schleswig Holstein | 1992 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein cand-B 50th | 1995 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| 48th ch-Schleswig Holstein | 1993 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| 49th Schleswig Holstein Open | 1994 | 8 | 4 | 2,035 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein cand B | 1997 | 8 | 5 | 2,242 |
| 1st DSOL 03 Liga Gr-D | 2020 | 6 | 4 | 2,109 |
| 21st Travemuende Open | 2004 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,137 |
| German Amateur Championship 25/26 | Travemünde | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,859 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Heiden's chess games?
53 games by Markus Heiden, from Apr 2006 to Aug 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 Markus Heiden has played.
What does Markus Heiden play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Markus Heiden opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Heiden answers 1...d6 (54% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Markus Heiden play as White?
As White, Markus Heiden's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Heiden play as Black?
As Black, Markus Heiden most often plays: Pirc Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Markus Heiden's FIDE rating?
Markus Heiden is currently rated 1,939 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,966 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Markus Heiden played?
Our database contains 53 games by Markus Heiden, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 19 draws, 16 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Heiden?
53 games by Markus Heiden 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.