Prepare against Simon Heins
DEU · World #54,071 classical · FIDE ID 34660194
When preparing against Simon Heins, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games).
Our database contains 33 games by Simon Heins, covering Jul 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Simon Heins's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Heins 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 | 1,879 | 1,951 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,883 | 1,883 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 51.5% |
| As White | 18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 46.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 70 rated games against 64 different opponents, across 15 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 70 | 33 | 15 | 22 | 47.1% | 1,836 | 1,849 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 34 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 38.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 47.6% |
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 14 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1,795 | 1,832 |
| 2025 | 25 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 1,961 | 1,995 |
| 2024 | 21 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 1,772 | 1,811 |
| 2023 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1,617 | 1,377 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Heins's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Heins's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Heins usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Heins usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Heins usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 63.6% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Simon Heins's chess games
All 33 games by Simon Heins in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2023 - Nov 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: 17 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Zion Malchereck | 2,063 | HSK Easter Open | B40 |
| Dec 2025 | Dakxwin Sutharjan | 2,002 | Deutsche Vereinsmeisterschaft 2025 U12 | B22 |
| Apr 2025 | Laurenz Pothast | 1,944 | HSK Easter Open | B45 |
| Dec 2025 | Leandro Haas | 1,790 | Deutsche Vereinsmeisterschaft 2025 U12 | C11 |
| May 2024 | Ediz Yozgyur | 1,789 | ch-GER U12 | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,570 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,794 |
| HSK Easter Open | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,162 |
| Deutsche Vereinsmeisterschaft 2025 U12 | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,882 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Heins's chess games?
33 games by Simon Heins, from Jul 2023 to Nov 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 Simon Heins has played.
What does Simon Heins play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Simon Heins opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Heins answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Simon Heins play as White?
As White, Simon Heins's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Heins play as Black?
As Black, Simon Heins most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Simon Heins's FIDE rating?
Simon Heins is currently rated 1,879 in classical chess, 1,883 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,951 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Simon Heins played?
Our database contains 33 games by Simon Heins, covering Jul 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses (51.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Heins?
33 games by Simon Heins 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.