Prepare against Nils Heinichen
DEU · World #14,485 classical · FIDE ID 24663816
Our database contains 157 games by Nils Heinichen, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nils Heinichen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nils Heinichen 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 | 2,111 | 2,139 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 59 | 42 | 56 | 37.6% |
| As White | 82 | 32 | 22 | 28 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 75 | 27 | 20 | 28 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nils Heinichen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nils Heinichen's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 75 | 91.5% | 53.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.9% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.7% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Heinichen usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Heinichen usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Heinichen usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Heinichen usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Heinichen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Heinichen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 62.2% | 43.5% |
| c6 | 11 | 29.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 8.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 50.0% | 72.2% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Nils Heinichen's chess games
All 157 games by Nils Heinichen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 59 wins, 42 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Stephan Lange | 2,325 | GER Cup Net V3 U2000 | A40 |
| Jan 2012 | Alex Peters | 2,144 | chT-Mittelrhein 1112 | C10 |
| May 2021 | Rainer Kleeschaetzky | 2,108 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | B12 |
| Aug 2020 | Felix Brychcy | 2,106 | 1st DSOL 03 Liga Gr-D | D00 |
| May 2021 | Jan-Paul Ritscher | 2,106 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | A83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,943 |
| chT-Mittelrhein 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 1,936 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 1,998 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 18/19 | 2019 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,880 |
| GER Cup Net V1 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,876 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,847 |
| Brezova Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,044 |
| GER Cup Net V3 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 7 | 2,016 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nils Heinichen's chess games?
157 games by Nils Heinichen, from Oct 2008 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 Nils Heinichen has played.
What does Nils Heinichen play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Nils Heinichen opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nils Heinichen answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Nils Heinichen play as White?
As White, Nils Heinichen's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nils Heinichen play as Black?
As Black, Nils Heinichen most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Nils Heinichen's FIDE rating?
Nils Heinichen is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Nils Heinichen played?
Our database contains 157 games by Nils Heinichen, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 42 draws, 56 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nils Heinichen?
157 games by Nils Heinichen 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.