Prepare against Sibylle Heyme
DEU · World #42,261 classical · FIDE ID 4624084
Our database contains 369 games by Sibylle Heyme, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sibylle Heyme's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sibylle Heyme 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 | 1,925 | 2,129 | Apr 2009 |
| Blitz | 2,005 | 2,041 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 369 | 130 | 97 | 142 | 35.2% |
| As White | 180 | 65 | 52 | 63 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 189 | 65 | 45 | 79 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sibylle Heyme's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sibylle Heyme's side.
First moves as White (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 139 | 77.2% | 52.9% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 17.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 3.9% | 14.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Heyme usually continues Nf3 (53.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Heyme usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Heyme usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Heyme usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Heyme usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Heyme usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 62 | 66.7% | 45.2% |
| e5 | 21 | 22.6% | 45.2% |
| e6 | 5 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 69 | 97.2% | 44.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Sibylle Heyme's chess games
All 369 games by Sibylle Heyme in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 130 wins, 97 draws, 142 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 27 | 10/8/9 | 37.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A49 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E68 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 61 | 19/17/25 | 31.1% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| E68 | English Opening | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1998 | Zhaoqin Peng | 2,420 | BL 9899 w | D06 |
| Jan 1995 | Blazimir Kovacevic | 2,340 | 13th Liechtenstein Open | C50 |
| Oct 1998 | Veronika Kiefhaber | 2,245 | BL 9899 w | B07 |
| Nov 2010 | Simon Spreng | 2,242 | Oberliga Ost-A 1011 | A28 |
| Mar 2016 | Roland Pfretzschner | 2,229 | Oberliga Ost-A 1516 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL 9293 w | 1993 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,296 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,186 |
| ch-DDR w | 1990 | 11 | 4 | 1,903 |
| Oberliga Ost A 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,123 |
| BL 0304 w | 2004 | 11 | 4 | 1,980 |
| BL 0809 w | 2009 | 11 | 4 | 2,042 |
| BL 0203 w | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 2,177 |
| BL 9697 w | 1997 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,024 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sibylle Heyme's chess games?
369 games by Sibylle Heyme, from Apr 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 Sibylle Heyme has played.
What does Sibylle Heyme play on the first move as White?
Across 180 games with White in our database, Sibylle Heyme opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sibylle Heyme answers 1...d6 (67% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Sibylle Heyme play as White?
As White, Sibylle Heyme's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 37.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 180 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sibylle Heyme play as Black?
As Black, Sibylle Heyme most often plays: Pirc Defense (61 games, 31.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 189 games.
What is Sibylle Heyme's FIDE rating?
Sibylle Heyme is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess and 2,005 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,129 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Sibylle Heyme played?
Our database contains 369 games by Sibylle Heyme, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 130 wins, 97 draws, 142 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sibylle Heyme?
369 games by Sibylle Heyme 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.