Prepare against Martin Heider
DEU · World #1,483 classical · FIDE ID 24668389
Our database contains 193 games by Martin Heider, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Martin Heider's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Heider 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 | 2,412 | 2,414 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,422 | 2,444 | Aug 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,470 | 2,470 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 193 | 111 | 47 | 35 | 57.5% |
| As White | 103 | 57 | 27 | 19 | 55.3% |
| As Black | 90 | 54 | 20 | 16 | 60.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Heider's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Heider's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 63 | 61.2% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 34 | 33.0% | 79.4% |
| e4 | 6 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 61% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Heider usually continues b3 (68.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Heider usually continues b3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Heider usually continues b3 (72.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 79.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Heider usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Heider usually continues c4 (94.4% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Heider usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 50.0% | 63.6% |
| c6 | 20 | 45.5% | 82.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 97.1% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Martin Heider's chess games
All 193 games by Martin Heider in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 111 wins, 47 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 40 | 22/11/7 | 55.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D28 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D54 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Rasmus Svane | 2,612 | German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Men | A06 |
| Aug 2022 | Ilja Schneider | 2,525 | ch-GER blitz | B23 |
| Aug 2022 | Roven Vogel | 2,516 | ch-GER blitz | A40 |
| Aug 2022 | Patrick Zelbel | 2,493 | ch-GER blitz | B22 |
| Jul 2026 | Mark Kvetny | 2,480 | German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Men | B62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER blitz | 2022 | 29 | 19 | 2,480 |
| German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Men | 2026 | 23 | 15.5 | 2,498 |
| RLP-ch MTA 27th | 2008 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,279 |
| 51st ch-GER Rapid | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,359 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,922 |
| 45th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,358 |
| Deutsche Schnellschachmeisterschaft 2026 - OPEN | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,475 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,492 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Heider's chess games?
193 games by Martin Heider, from Jan 2008 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 Martin Heider has played.
What does Martin Heider play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Martin Heider opens with 1.Nf3 (61% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Heider answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (45% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Martin Heider play as White?
As White, Martin Heider's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (40 games, 55.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (12 games, 41.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Heider play as Black?
As Black, Martin Heider most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (7 games, 85.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Martin Heider's FIDE rating?
Martin Heider is currently rated 2,412 in classical chess, 2,422 in rapid and 2,470 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,414 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Martin Heider played?
Our database contains 193 games by Martin Heider, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 47 draws, 35 losses (57.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Heider?
193 games by Martin Heider 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.