Prepare against Sebastian Heinrich
DEU · World #63,008 classical · FIDE ID 12953318
When preparing against Sebastian Heinrich, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 95 games by Sebastian Heinrich, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Heinrich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Heinrich 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 | 1,845 | 1,869 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,865 | 1,869 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 40 | 11 | 44 | 42.1% |
| As White | 45 | 22 | 4 | 19 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 50 | 18 | 7 | 25 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Heinrich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Heinrich's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 77.8% | 54.3% |
| e4 | 9 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 54.3% score
- …d5 (51% of these games) — Heinrich usually continues Bf4 (68.2% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Heinrich usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Heinrich usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Heinrich usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Heinrich usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (11% of these games) — Heinrich usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 53.8% | 46.4% |
| e5 | 9 | 34.6% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 3 | 11.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Sebastian Heinrich's chess games
All 95 games by Sebastian Heinrich in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 40 wins, 11 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| D00 | London System | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Lennart Meyling | 2,044 | ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | D13 |
| May 2024 | Dirk Moysich | 1,920 | 3rd Itzehoe Open | A55 |
| May 2026 | Christoph Meyer | 1,839 | 5. Itzehoer Schach - Open | D79 |
| May 2026 | Nikita Wander | 1,742 | 5. Itzehoer Schach - Open | D01 |
| May 2024 | Maximilian Gretzinger | 1,724 | 3rd Itzehoe Open | E21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Schleswig Holstein U16 Vormeister | 2011 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,273 |
| Itzehoe Open | 2025 | 12 | 8 | 1,924 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,597 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 1,530 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein U14 VM | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 895 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,695 |
| 3rd Itzehoe Open | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 2,030 |
| 5. Itzehoer Schach - Open | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,829 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Heinrich's chess games?
95 games by Sebastian Heinrich, from Aug 2014 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 Sebastian Heinrich has played.
What does Sebastian Heinrich play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Sebastian Heinrich opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Heinrich answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Heinrich play as White?
As White, Sebastian Heinrich's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate); London System (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Heinrich play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Heinrich most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 83.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Sebastian Heinrich's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Heinrich is currently rated 1,845 in classical chess and 1,865 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,869 (May 2025).
How many games has Sebastian Heinrich played?
Our database contains 95 games by Sebastian Heinrich, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 11 draws, 44 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Heinrich?
95 games by Sebastian Heinrich 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.