Prepare against Samuel Heymann
CM · DEU · World #8,639 classical · FIDE ID 4645707
Our database contains 76 games by Samuel Heymann, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Heymann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Heymann 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 | 2,193 | 2,275 | Oct 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 29 | 6 | 41 | 38.2% |
| As White | 38 | 15 | 3 | 20 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 38 | 14 | 3 | 21 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Heymann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Heymann's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 52.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 15 | 39.5% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Heymann usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Heymann usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …a6 (5% of these games) — Heymann usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 30.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Heymann usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Heymann usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Heymann usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 65.0% | 38.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 84.6% | 27.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
Samuel Heymann's chess games
All 76 games by Samuel Heymann 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: 29 wins, 6 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Dennis Eschbach | 2,420 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1718 | D91 |
| Apr 2025 | Eyal Noy | 2,337 | Titled Tue Early | C48 |
| Aug 2025 | Elbek Alikulov | 2,305 | Titled Tue Early | C41 |
| Apr 2025 | Maksim Omariev | 2,304 | Titled Tue Early | B84 |
| Apr 2025 | Marlon Javier La Villa Rivas | 2,284 | Titled Tue Early | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 66 | 27.5 | 2,125 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,384 |
| TCh-SUI 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,872 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Heymann's chess games?
76 games by Samuel Heymann, 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 Samuel Heymann has played.
What does Samuel Heymann play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Samuel Heymann opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Heymann answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games).
What openings does Samuel Heymann play as White?
As White, Samuel Heymann's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Heymann play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Heymann most often plays: Petrov's Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Samuel Heymann's FIDE rating?
Samuel Heymann is currently rated 2,193 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,275 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Samuel Heymann played?
Our database contains 76 games by Samuel Heymann, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 6 draws, 41 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Heymann?
76 games by Samuel Heymann 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.