Prepare against Thies Heinemann
GM · DEU · World #1,809 classical · FIDE ID 4601556
Our database contains 843 games by Thies Heinemann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thies Heinemann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thies Heinemann 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 | 2,393 | 2,521 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,481 | 2,504 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 843 | 279 | 371 | 193 | 33.1% |
| As White | 421 | 144 | 197 | 80 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 422 | 135 | 174 | 113 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thies Heinemann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thies Heinemann's side.
First moves as White (421 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 367 | 87.2% | 57.9% |
| d4 | 40 | 9.5% | 51.2% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Heinemann usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Heinemann usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Heinemann usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 51.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Heinemann usually continues Bg5 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Heinemann usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Heinemann usually continues dxc5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 183 | 99.5% | 53.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 144 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Thies Heinemann's chess games
All 843 games by Thies Heinemann 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: 279 wins, 371 draws, 193 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 54 | 14/29/11 | 25.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 53 | 18/28/7 | 34.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 29 | 7/15/7 | 24.1% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 23 | 10/9/4 | 43.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 9/7/6 | 40.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 19 | 5/8/6 | 26.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 7/8/3 | 38.9% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 17 | 5/10/2 | 29.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 3/8/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 102 | 25/42/35 | 24.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 37 | 9/19/9 | 24.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 37 | 16/13/8 | 43.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 36 | 13/11/12 | 36.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 27 | 14/10/3 | 51.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 21 | 7/13/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 21 | 3/10/8 | 14.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 1/8/4 | 7.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 2,676 | Bundesliga 2017-18 | E42 |
| Feb 2020 | Yifan Hou | 2,659 | Bundesliga 1920 | B20 |
| Mar 2021 | Loek Van Wely | 2,620 | EU-Cup Online Play-A | E12 |
| Jan 1993 | Michal Krasenkow | 2,595 | 2nd Wichern Open | B06 |
| Jul 2022 | Andreas Heimann | 2,581 | Bundesliga 2021-22 | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 21 | 9 | 2,266 |
| Hamburg HSK | 1996 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,423 |
| ch-Hamburg int | 1999 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,443 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 18 | 5.5 | 2,122 |
| Bundesliga 2007-08 | 2008 | 15 | 8 | 2,509 |
| Bundesliga 2008-09 | 2009 | 15 | 7 | 2,456 |
| Bundesliga 2009-10 | 2010 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,481 |
| Bundesliga 2010-11 | 2011 | 15 | 6 | 2,398 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thies Heinemann's chess games?
843 games by Thies Heinemann, 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 Thies Heinemann has played.
What does Thies Heinemann play on the first move as White?
Across 421 games with White in our database, Thies Heinemann opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thies Heinemann answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Thies Heinemann play as White?
As White, Thies Heinemann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (54 games, 25.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (53 games, 34.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (29 games, 24.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 421 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thies Heinemann play as Black?
As Black, Thies Heinemann most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (102 games, 24.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (37 games, 24.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (37 games, 43.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 422 games.
What is Thies Heinemann's FIDE rating?
Thies Heinemann is currently rated 2,393 in classical chess, 2,481 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,521 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Thies Heinemann played?
Our database contains 843 games by Thies Heinemann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 279 wins, 371 draws, 193 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thies Heinemann?
843 games by Thies Heinemann 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.