Prepare against Norbert Heck
FM · DEU · World #6,693 classical · FIDE ID 4622928
When preparing against Norbert Heck, expect 1.Nf3 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 27.3% over 33 games.
Our database contains 675 games by Norbert Heck, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Norbert Heck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norbert Heck 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 | 2,231 | 2,334 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,153 | 2,199 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,128 | 2,239 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 675 | 323 | 212 | 140 | 47.9% |
| As White | 343 | 179 | 106 | 58 | 52.2% |
| As Black | 332 | 144 | 106 | 82 | 43.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norbert Heck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norbert Heck's side.
First moves as White (343 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 182 | 53.1% | 68.7% |
| d4 | 133 | 38.8% | 66.2% |
| c4 | 25 | 7.3% | 68.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 53% of White games, 68.7% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Heck usually continues c4 (74.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Heck usually continues d4 (47.5% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Heck usually continues c4 (68.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 66.2% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Heck usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Heck usually continues Nf3 (70.6% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Heck usually continues g3 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 98 | 62.0% | 63.8% |
| d6 | 33 | 20.9% | 53.0% |
| c5 | 23 | 14.6% | 60.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 67 | 56.8% | 57.5% |
| g6 | 31 | 26.3% | 59.7% |
| d6 | 19 | 16.1% | 44.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Norbert Heck's chess games
All 675 games by Norbert Heck in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 323 wins, 212 draws, 140 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 60 | 36/16/8 | 60.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 45 | 22/16/7 | 48.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 33 | 18/11/4 | 54.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 28 | 13/9/6 | 46.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 27 | 14/6/7 | 51.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 11/6/5 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 17 | 9/6/2 | 52.9% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 16 | 10/4/2 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 115 | 54/38/23 | 47.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 34 | 14/6/14 | 41.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 33 | 9/14/10 | 27.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| A26 | English Opening | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2000 | Karl-Heinz Podzielny | 2,503 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | E62 |
| Feb 2004 | Lev Gutman | 2,497 | 75th ch-GER | A49 |
| Jan 1997 | Tibor Fogarasi | 2,475 | 15th Berliner Sommer | B07 |
| Jul 2003 | Romuald Mainka | 2,454 | Dresden ZMD Open | E01 |
| Jan 1994 | Arno Zude | 2,435 | ch-Hessen | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen | 2003 | 88 | 52.5 | 2,350 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2010 | 72 | 48.5 | 2,295 |
| Giessen Open | 1997 | 42 | 30 | 2,486 |
| Kassel Open | 2000 | 35 | 25 | 2,394 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2004 | 28 | 18 | 2,286 |
| ch-Hessen MT | 2001 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,288 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2013 | 19 | 12 | 2,302 |
| ch-Hessen MVT | 1993 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,485 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Horst Alber (10 games) · Uwe Kersten (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norbert Heck's chess games?
675 games by Norbert Heck, from Apr 2003 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 Norbert Heck has played.
What does Norbert Heck play on the first move as White?
Across 343 games with White in our database, Norbert Heck opens with 1.Nf3 (53% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norbert Heck answers 1...g6 (62% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games).
What openings does Norbert Heck play as White?
As White, Norbert Heck's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (60 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (45 games, 48.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (33 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 343 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norbert Heck play as Black?
As Black, Norbert Heck most often plays: Modern Defense (115 games, 47.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (34 games, 41.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (33 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 332 games.
What is Norbert Heck's FIDE rating?
Norbert Heck is currently rated 2,231 in classical chess, 2,153 in rapid and 2,128 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,334 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Norbert Heck played?
Our database contains 675 games by Norbert Heck, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 323 wins, 212 draws, 140 losses (47.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norbert Heck?
675 games by Norbert Heck 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.