Prepare against Stefan Heigerer
Austria · World #29,585 classical · FIDE ID 1620770
Our database contains 42 games by Stefan Heigerer, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Heigerer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Heigerer 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 | 1,988 | 2,082 | Oct 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,949 | 2,006 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,921 | 1,966 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 33.3% |
| As White | 21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 21 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Heigerer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Heigerer's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 52.4% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 10 | 47.6% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Heigerer usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Heigerer usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Heigerer usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Heigerer usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Heigerer usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Heigerer usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 46.7% | 21.4% |
| c5 | 6 | 40.0% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Stefan Heigerer's chess games
All 42 games by Stefan Heigerer in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 14 wins, 12 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C38 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Guido Kaspret | 2,324 | 15th Neumarkt am Wallersee Open | A53 |
| Jul 2016 | David Wertjanz | 2,268 | ch-AUT | E16 |
| Jul 2016 | Walter Wittmann | 2,151 | ch-AUT | D39 |
| Jul 2016 | Marc Morgunov | 2,072 | ch-AUT | E90 |
| Aug 2015 | Batsaikhan Tserendorj | 2,049 | 2nd Prague Summer Open B | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Neumarkt am Wallersee Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,115 |
| 10th Neumarkt am Wallersee Open | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,036 |
| ch-AUT | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,154 |
| 2nd Prague Summer Open B | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 1,984 |
| 09th Neumarkt am Wallersee Open | 2010 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,797 |
| 17th Neumarkt am Wallersee Open | 2019 | 3 | 0 | 1,712 |
| 20th Schwarzach Open B | 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1,585 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Heigerer's chess games?
42 games by Stefan Heigerer, from Oct 2008 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 Stefan Heigerer has played.
What does Stefan Heigerer play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Stefan Heigerer opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (48% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Heigerer answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Stefan Heigerer play as White?
As White, Stefan Heigerer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Heigerer play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Heigerer most often plays: English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Stefan Heigerer's FIDE rating?
Stefan Heigerer is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess, 1,949 in rapid and 1,921 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,082 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Stefan Heigerer played?
Our database contains 42 games by Stefan Heigerer, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 12 draws, 16 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Heigerer?
42 games by Stefan Heigerer 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.