Prepare against Philip Heuser
DEU · World #20,154 classical · FIDE ID 4654358
Our database contains 198 games by Philip Heuser, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philip Heuser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philip Heuser 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 | 2,056 | 2,169 | Jan 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 198 | 79 | 68 | 51 | 39.9% |
| As White | 96 | 46 | 29 | 21 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 102 | 33 | 39 | 30 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philip Heuser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philip Heuser's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 91 | 94.8% | 63.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 63.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Heuser usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Heuser usually continues c4 (58.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Heuser usually continues e4 (87.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c6 (67% of these games) — Heuser usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Heuser usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 49 | 92.5% | 55.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 63.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 36.4% | 56.3% |
Philip Heuser's chess games
All 198 games by Philip Heuser in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 79 wins, 68 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 21 | 11/7/3 | 52.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D50 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A85 | English Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| A11 | English Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Ulf Von Herman | 2,375 | 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | E20 |
| Jul 2005 | Paul Hoffmann | 2,252 | Dresden ZMD Open | A55 |
| Aug 2017 | Reinhard Postler | 2,250 | 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A70 |
| Jul 2005 | Jochen Wigger | 2,247 | Dresden ZMD Open | D51 |
| Jul 2005 | Frank Amos | 2,235 | Dresden ZMD Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th London Classic Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,109 |
| 8th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,174 |
| 10th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,298 |
| 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,110 |
| 11th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,074 |
| 13th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,072 |
| 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,073 |
| 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,011 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philip Heuser's chess games?
198 games by Philip Heuser, from Jul 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 Philip Heuser has played.
What does Philip Heuser play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Philip Heuser opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philip Heuser answers 1...c6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does Philip Heuser play as White?
As White, Philip Heuser's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philip Heuser play as Black?
As Black, Philip Heuser most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Philip Heuser's FIDE rating?
Philip Heuser is currently rated 2,056 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,169 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Philip Heuser played?
Our database contains 198 games by Philip Heuser, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 68 draws, 51 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philip Heuser?
198 games by Philip Heuser 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.