Prepare against Olaf Heinzel
IM · DEU · World #5,480 classical · FIDE ID 4626664
When preparing against Olaf Heinzel, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 985 games by Olaf Heinzel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Olaf Heinzel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olaf Heinzel 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 | 2,261 | 2,413 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,266 | 2,386 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,272 | 2,360 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 985 | 425 | 343 | 212 | 43.1% |
| As White | 494 | 240 | 161 | 90 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 491 | 185 | 182 | 122 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olaf Heinzel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olaf Heinzel's side.
First moves as White (494 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 378 | 76.5% | 65.1% |
| Nf3 | 61 | 12.3% | 63.9% |
| c4 | 36 | 7.3% | 69.4% |
| b3 | 9 | 1.8% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 7 | 1.4% | 78.6% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 65.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Heinzel usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Heinzel usually continues Bf4 (73.1% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Heinzel usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Heinzel usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Heinzel usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Heinzel usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (233 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 194 | 83.3% | 59.0% |
| c5 | 15 | 6.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 12 | 5.2% | 37.5% |
| a6 | 4 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 83 | 52.5% | 56.6% |
| d5 | 52 | 32.9% | 57.7% |
| b5 | 8 | 5.1% | 93.8% |
| f5 | 6 | 3.8% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.9% | 33.3% |
Olaf Heinzel's chess games
All 985 games by Olaf Heinzel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 425 wins, 343 draws, 212 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 157 | 78/57/21 | 49.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 76 | 38/20/18 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 30 | 13/12/5 | 43.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 28 | 14/13/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 27 | 14/7/5 | 51.9% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 17 | 7/8/2 | 41.2% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 10/2/2 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 147 | 62/49/36 | 42.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 35 | 16/12/6 | 45.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 33 | 14/12/7 | 42.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 30 | 11/12/7 | 36.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 11/8/5 | 44.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 21 | 7/10/4 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 5/8/6 | 26.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 3/9/3 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2001 | Alexander Graf | 2,610 | 5th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A14 |
| Sep 2000 | Igor Glek | 2,553 | Borowski Memorial Open | A48 |
| Jan 2005 | Suat Atalik | 2,541 | Augsburg | A12 |
| Nov 2002 | Zigurds Lanka | 2,509 | 6th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B66 |
| Aug 2007 | Vladimir Sergeev | 2,488 | Tabor Open | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabor Open | 2013 | 52 | 38 | 2,363 |
| Ostrava Konik Open A | 2011 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,303 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2019 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,240 |
| Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | 2022 | 16 | 10.5 | 1,941 |
| ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz Cand | 2005 | 14 | 5 | 2,127 |
| Oberhausen Open | 2009 | 14 | 10 | 2,289 |
| Augsburg | 2005 | 11 | 6 | 2,476 |
| chT2W-AUT 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 5 | 2,405 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olaf Heinzel's chess games?
985 games by Olaf Heinzel, from Apr 2003 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 Olaf Heinzel has played.
What does Olaf Heinzel play on the first move as White?
Across 494 games with White in our database, Olaf Heinzel opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olaf Heinzel answers 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...b5 (5% of games).
What openings does Olaf Heinzel play as White?
As White, Olaf Heinzel's most-played openings in our database are: London System (157 games, 49.7% win rate); Indian Defense (76 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (30 games, 43.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 494 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olaf Heinzel play as Black?
As Black, Olaf Heinzel most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (147 games, 42.2% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (35 games, 45.7% win rate); Slav Defense (33 games, 42.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 491 games.
What is Olaf Heinzel's FIDE rating?
Olaf Heinzel is currently rated 2,261 in classical chess, 2,266 in rapid and 2,272 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,413 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Olaf Heinzel played?
Our database contains 985 games by Olaf Heinzel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 425 wins, 343 draws, 212 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olaf Heinzel?
985 games by Olaf Heinzel 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.