Prepare against Reiner Heimrath
FM · DEU · World #10,173 classical · FIDE ID 4618866
Our database contains 1,051 games by Reiner Heimrath, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Reiner Heimrath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reiner Heimrath 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 | 2,167 | 2,355 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,166 | 2,182 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,168 | 2,240 | Jul 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,051 | 472 | 222 | 357 | 44.9% |
| As White | 542 | 235 | 124 | 183 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 509 | 237 | 98 | 174 | 46.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reiner Heimrath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reiner Heimrath's side.
First moves as White (541 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 419 | 77.4% | 56.4% |
| d4 | 64 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 49 | 9.1% | 55.1% |
| c4 | 4 | 0.7% | 12.5% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Heimrath usually continues Nc3 (63.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Heimrath usually continues Nf3 (53.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Heimrath usually continues Qe2 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Heimrath usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Heimrath usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Heimrath usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (228 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 131 | 57.5% | 61.5% |
| d6 | 28 | 12.3% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 27 | 11.8% | 64.8% |
| c5 | 23 | 10.1% | 37.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 2.2% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 2.2% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 102 | 56.4% | 60.8% |
| d6 | 26 | 14.4% | 65.4% |
| g6 | 26 | 14.4% | 48.1% |
| d5 | 13 | 7.2% | 15.4% |
| f5 | 5 | 2.8% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
Reiner Heimrath's chess games
All 1,051 games by Reiner Heimrath in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 472 wins, 222 draws, 357 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 107 | 54/27/26 | 50.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 37 | 18/6/13 | 48.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 32 | 11/8/13 | 34.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 25 | 13/3/9 | 52.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 8/7/9 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 24 | 10/5/9 | 41.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 18 | 5/4/9 | 27.8% |
| D04 | Colle System | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 64 | 32/12/20 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 37 | 21/7/9 | 56.8% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 36 | 22/7/7 | 61.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 26 | 13/7/6 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 21 | 15/2/4 | 71.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 18 | 11/4/3 | 61.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2002 | Konstantin N Aseev | 2,571 | 6th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | D53 |
| Oct 2010 | Leonid Milov | 2,561 | 14th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | C60 |
| Nov 2002 | Alexander Goloshchapov | 2,536 | 6th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B25 |
| Nov 2000 | Mladen Muse | 2,510 | 4th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B23 |
| Sep 2013 | Thies Heinemann | 2,461 | 12th Forchheim Open A | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bayern | 2017 | 35 | 21 | 2,248 |
| ch-Mittelfranken HT | 2016 | 18 | 10 | 2,053 |
| ch-Mittelfranken | 1996 | 16 | 10 | 2,165 |
| Nuremberg Open | 2019 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,036 |
| Marianske Lazne | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,381 |
| chT-Bayern A 63rd | 1992 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,134 |
| BL2-Ost 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,191 |
| chB-Bayern 62nd | 1991 | 9 | 7 | 2,530 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Christian Schatz (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reiner Heimrath's chess games?
1,051 games by Reiner Heimrath, from Apr 2003 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 Reiner Heimrath has played.
What does Reiner Heimrath play on the first move as White?
Across 541 games with White in our database, Reiner Heimrath opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reiner Heimrath answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Reiner Heimrath play as White?
As White, Reiner Heimrath's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (107 games, 50.5% win rate); French Defense (37 games, 48.6% win rate); Sicilian (32 games, 34.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 542 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reiner Heimrath play as Black?
As Black, Reiner Heimrath most often plays: Modern Defense (64 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (37 games, 56.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (36 games, 61.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 509 games.
What is Reiner Heimrath's FIDE rating?
Reiner Heimrath is currently rated 2,167 in classical chess, 2,166 in rapid and 2,168 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,355 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Reiner Heimrath played?
Our database contains 1,051 games by Reiner Heimrath, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 472 wins, 222 draws, 357 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reiner Heimrath?
1,051 games by Reiner Heimrath 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.