Prepare against Michael Heid
DEU · World #20,651 classical · FIDE ID 16276949
When preparing against Michael Heid, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (63%).
Our database contains 40 games by Michael Heid, covering Apr 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Heid's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Heid 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 | 2,052 | 2,059 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 16 | 9 | 15 | 40.0% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Heid's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Heid's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 100.0% | 47.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Heid usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Heid usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Heid usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 42.9% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 62.5% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Michael Heid's chess games
All 40 games by Michael Heid in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2019 - 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: 16 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Charles Zworestine | 2,147 | 29th Wch Seniors 50 | B06 |
| Jul 2021 | Uwe Bade | 2,134 | 18th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | B13 |
| Jul 2021 | Klaus Mertens | 2,119 | 18th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | A45 |
| Jul 2021 | Manfred Boeven | 2,037 | 18th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | B15 |
| Jul 2021 | Walter Etzold | 1,992 | 18th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th Wch Seniors 50 | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 2,009 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,039 |
| 18th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2021 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,274 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2020 | 4 | 1 | 2,014 |
| ch-GER Seniors 65 34th | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,015 |
| 36th ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,334 |
| 8th Sitges Sunway Open | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,977 |
| ch-GER Seniors 50 32nd | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,758 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Heid's chess games?
40 games by Michael Heid, from Apr 2019 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 Michael Heid has played.
What does Michael Heid play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Michael Heid opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Heid answers 1...c6 (57% of games), 1...g6 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games).
What openings does Michael Heid play as White?
As White, Michael Heid's most-played openings in our database are: London System (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Heid play as Black?
As Black, Michael Heid most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Michael Heid's FIDE rating?
Michael Heid is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,059 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Michael Heid played?
Our database contains 40 games by Michael Heid, covering Apr 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Heid?
40 games by Michael Heid 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.