Prepare against Peter Heimbaecher
DEU · World #74,388 classical · FIDE ID 24617431
When preparing against Peter Heimbaecher, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (29% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 127 games by Peter Heimbaecher, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Peter Heimbaecher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Heimbaecher 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 | 1,807 | 2,029 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,764 | 1,841 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,756 | 1,804 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 42 | 10 | 75 | 33.1% |
| As White | 67 | 19 | 6 | 42 | 28.4% |
| As Black | 60 | 23 | 4 | 33 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Heimbaecher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Heimbaecher's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 85.1% | 36.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 36.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Heimbaecher usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Heimbaecher usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Heimbaecher usually continues f4 (66.7% score)
- 1.g3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Heimbaecher usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 29.4% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 20.6% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 5 | 14.7% | 40.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 43.8% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 18.8% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Peter Heimbaecher's chess games
All 127 games by Peter Heimbaecher in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 42 wins, 10 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | David 1981 Martinez Martin | 2,410 | 19th Tenerife Open | C00 |
| Apr 2010 | Antonio Lopez Pereyra | 2,097 | 4th La Laguna Open | C00 |
| Jun 2011 | Isidro Cruz Gomez | 1,951 | Gran Canaria CupT | C32 |
| Jan 2020 | Jose Domingo Remon Garcia | 1,895 | ch-Tenerife Seniors | B01 |
| Jun 2010 | Oscar Martin Ortega | 1,859 | Santa Cruz de Tenerife Verano Open | C63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Tenerife Seniors | 2022 | 17 | 10 | 1,775 |
| chT-Tenerife | 2006 | 16 | 1.5 | 1,731 |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife Verano Open | 2014 | 11 | 6 | 1,839 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | 2025 | 10 | 0 | 1,703 |
| Cotelec Laguna Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,008 |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 1,777 |
| 19th Tenerife Open | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 1,992 |
| 1st La Laguna Open | 2007 | 8 | 3 | 1,953 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Heimbaecher's chess games?
127 games by Peter Heimbaecher, from Oct 2004 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 Peter Heimbaecher has played.
What does Peter Heimbaecher play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Peter Heimbaecher opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Heimbaecher answers 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Peter Heimbaecher play as White?
As White, Peter Heimbaecher's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Gambit (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Heimbaecher play as Black?
As Black, Peter Heimbaecher most often plays: English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Peter Heimbaecher's FIDE rating?
Peter Heimbaecher is currently rated 1,807 in classical chess, 1,764 in rapid and 1,756 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,029 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Peter Heimbaecher played?
Our database contains 127 games by Peter Heimbaecher, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 10 draws, 75 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Heimbaecher?
127 games by Peter Heimbaecher 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.