Prepare against Pete Heaven
United Kingdom · World #29,416 classical · FIDE ID 1803603
Our database contains 157 games by Pete Heaven, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pete Heaven's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pete Heaven 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 | 1,989 | 2,067 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,958 | 1,958 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,036 | 2,048 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 48 | 72 | 37 | 30.6% |
| As White | 79 | 27 | 37 | 15 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 78 | 21 | 35 | 22 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pete Heaven's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pete Heaven's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 79 | 100.0% | 57.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.6% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Heaven usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Heaven usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Heaven usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 79.5% | 51.6% |
| e6 | 8 | 20.5% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 87.0% | 52.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Pete Heaven's chess games
All 157 games by Pete Heaven in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 48 wins, 72 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/7/0 | 22.2% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Timo Lampen | 2,332 | 34th EU-Cup | E25 |
| Jan 2023 | Paul Talsma | 2,170 | chT3E-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | E24 |
| May 2018 | Clive A Frostick | 2,166 | chT-BCF 1718 (4NCL) Promotion Pool | B29 |
| Jan 2018 | Sacha Brozel | 2,164 | chT3Sa-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | A29 |
| Jan 2015 | Robert Saunders | 2,117 | chT-WLS 1415 | C22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th South Wales Open | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,994 |
| 15th South Wales Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,944 |
| ch-WLS Seniors 2nd | 2016 | 9 | 7 | 2,156 |
| ch-WLS 62nd | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,928 |
| chT3Sa-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,964 |
| ch-WLS 63rd | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,101 |
| ch-WLS 65th | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,895 |
| ch-WLS 64th | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,072 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pete Heaven's chess games?
157 games by Pete Heaven, from Nov 2014 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 Pete Heaven has played.
What does Pete Heaven play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Pete Heaven opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pete Heaven answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Pete Heaven play as White?
As White, Pete Heaven's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pete Heaven play as Black?
As Black, Pete Heaven most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Pete Heaven's FIDE rating?
Pete Heaven is currently rated 1,989 in classical chess, 1,958 in rapid and 2,036 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,067 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Pete Heaven played?
Our database contains 157 games by Pete Heaven, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 72 draws, 37 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pete Heaven?
157 games by Pete Heaven 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.