Prepare against Thomas Heerd
DEU · World #19,466 classical · FIDE ID 4692403
Our database contains 164 games by Thomas Heerd, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Heerd's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Heerd 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 | 2,062 | 2,114 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,036 | 2,041 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 73 | 15 | 76 | 44.5% |
| As White | 78 | 34 | 8 | 36 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 86 | 39 | 7 | 40 | 45.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Heerd's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Heerd's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 55 | 70.5% | 49.1% |
| e4 | 16 | 20.5% | 46.9% |
| d4 | 7 | 9.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 71% of White games, 49.1% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Heerd usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Heerd usually continues g3 (52.9% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Heerd usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Heerd usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Heerd usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Heerd usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 36 | 87.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 16 | 55.2% | 65.6% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 31.0% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Thomas Heerd's chess games
All 164 games by Thomas Heerd in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 73 wins, 15 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 35 | 17/5/13 | 48.6% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A34 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 36 | 16/3/17 | 44.4% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A24 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Malte Colpe | 2,362 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | A05 |
| May 2007 | Andreas Wetscherek | 2,293 | ch-GER Internet U25 Qualifier 01 | B10 |
| Aug 2012 | Joachim Sieglen | 2,281 | 11th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | D02 |
| Jun 2007 | Florian Armbrust | 2,249 | GER-ch internet U25 Qual 03 | A05 |
| Mar 2004 | Paul Zwahr | 2,242 | ch-GER Internet U18 | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,236 |
| 4th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,379 |
| ch-GER U11 | 1997 | 10 | 4 | – |
| Reykjavik Open | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 1,921 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,039 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,044 |
| 11th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,197 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,000 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Heerd's chess games?
164 games by Thomas Heerd, from Apr 2003 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 Thomas Heerd has played.
What does Thomas Heerd play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Thomas Heerd opens with 1.Nf3 (71% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Heerd answers 1...d6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Thomas Heerd play as White?
As White, Thomas Heerd's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (35 games, 48.6% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); King's Indian Attack (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Heerd play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Heerd most often plays: Pirc Defense (36 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Thomas Heerd's FIDE rating?
Thomas Heerd is currently rated 2,062 in classical chess, 2,036 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,114 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Thomas Heerd played?
Our database contains 164 games by Thomas Heerd, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 15 draws, 76 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Heerd?
164 games by Thomas Heerd 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.