Prepare against Ralf Heckmann
CHE · World #55,969 classical · FIDE ID 1335774
Our database contains 46 games by Ralf Heckmann, covering Jan 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Heckmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Heckmann 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 | 1,870 | 1,931 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 9 | 16 | 21 | 19.6% |
| As White | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 32 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 21.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Heckmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Heckmann's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 13 | 92.9% | 38.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 93% of White games, 38.5% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Heckmann usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Heckmann usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Heckmann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Heckmann usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 84.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
Ralf Heckmann's chess games
All 46 games by Ralf Heckmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2020 - 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: 9 wins, 16 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Mensur Zenkic | 2,002 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1213 | A29 |
| Mar 2020 | Anton Graf | 1,949 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1920 | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baden VLS 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 3 | 2,180 |
| Baden VLS 0304 | 2004 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,241 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,013 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1920 | 2021 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,873 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 2122 | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1,835 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1819 | 2019 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,823 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1415 | 2014 | 3 | 1 | 1,793 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1314 | 2014 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,822 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Heckmann's chess games?
46 games by Ralf Heckmann, from Jan 2020 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 Ralf Heckmann has played.
What does Ralf Heckmann play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Ralf Heckmann opens with 1.Nf3 (93% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Heckmann answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games).
What openings does Ralf Heckmann play as White?
As White, Ralf Heckmann's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Heckmann play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Heckmann most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Ralf Heckmann's FIDE rating?
Ralf Heckmann is currently rated 1,870 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,931 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Ralf Heckmann played?
Our database contains 46 games by Ralf Heckmann, covering Jan 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 16 draws, 21 losses (19.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Heckmann?
46 games by Ralf Heckmann 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.