Prepare against Matthias Heiligtag
DEU · World #23,814 classical · FIDE ID 16256077
Our database contains 141 games by Matthias Heiligtag, covering Nov 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Heiligtag's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Heiligtag 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 | 2,027 | 2,043 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,003 | 2,006 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,011 | 2,065 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 65 | 16 | 60 | 46.1% |
| As White | 69 | 37 | 10 | 22 | 53.6% |
| As Black | 72 | 28 | 6 | 38 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Heiligtag's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Heiligtag's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 100.0% | 60.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Heiligtag usually continues Nf3 (47.9% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Heiligtag usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Heiligtag usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 42 | 93.3% | 51.2% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 94.4% | 41.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Matthias Heiligtag's chess games
All 141 games by Matthias Heiligtag in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - 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: 65 wins, 16 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Lennik Rempe | 2,160 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor1 | C55 |
| Oct 2025 | Heiko Kummerow | 2,131 | 42nd Muensterland Open | C01 |
| Mar 2020 | Lennart Meyling | 2,044 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | C23 |
| Mar 2020 | Dirk Sondermann | 1,875 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | C01 |
| Mar 2020 | Florian Scholz | 1,799 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 19 | 8.5 | 1,731 |
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,660 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Final | 2020 | 13 | 8 | 1,705 |
| GER Pfingstopen U12 | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,680 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 7 | 1,931 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,528 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,703 |
| GER Cup Net V2 U1600 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,609 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Heiligtag's chess games?
141 games by Matthias Heiligtag, from Nov 2018 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 Matthias Heiligtag has played.
What does Matthias Heiligtag play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Matthias Heiligtag opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Heiligtag answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Matthias Heiligtag play as White?
As White, Matthias Heiligtag's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Heiligtag play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Heiligtag most often plays: Petrov's Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Matthias Heiligtag's FIDE rating?
Matthias Heiligtag is currently rated 2,027 in classical chess, 2,003 in rapid and 2,011 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,043 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Matthias Heiligtag played?
Our database contains 141 games by Matthias Heiligtag, covering Nov 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 16 draws, 60 losses (46.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Heiligtag?
141 games by Matthias Heiligtag 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.