Prepare against Thomas Heerde
DEU · World #28,642 classical · FIDE ID 12945684
When preparing against Thomas Heerde, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 248 games by Thomas Heerde, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Heerde's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Heerde 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 | 1,994 | 2,074 | Aug 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,899 | 2,055 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,976 | 2,047 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 248 | 111 | 29 | 108 | 44.8% |
| As White | 123 | 61 | 14 | 48 | 49.6% |
| As Black | 125 | 50 | 15 | 60 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Heerde's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Heerde's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 61.8% | 51.3% |
| Nf3 | 41 | 33.3% | 58.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 51.3% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Heerde usually continues Nc3 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Heerde usually continues d3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Heerde usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 58.5% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Heerde usually continues g3 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Heerde usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Heerde usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 41.7% | 34.0% |
| c5 | 21 | 35.0% | 38.1% |
| d6 | 11 | 18.3% | 45.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 92.1% | 47.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Thomas Heerde's chess games
All 248 games by Thomas Heerde in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 111 wins, 29 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 30 | 15/5/10 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 17 | 12/2/3 | 70.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Jonas Foerster | 2,266 | BSV BEM Masters | A57 |
| Jul 2014 | Ralf-Axel Simon | 2,239 | Berlin Werner Ott Open | B40 |
| Jul 2014 | Frank Niehaus | 2,200 | Berlin Werner Ott Open | A04 |
| Sep 2017 | Ralf Gander | 2,189 | Berlin Cup | B01 |
| Nov 2016 | Sergej Krefenstein | 2,176 | 19th Berlin Eckbauer Open | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Berlin QT | 2016 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,041 |
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2018 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,101 |
| Berlin Kreuzberg Open | 2016 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,983 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 1,630 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,707 |
| 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,097 |
| 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,086 |
| 13th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,923 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Heerde's chess games?
248 games by Thomas Heerde, from May 2012 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 Thomas Heerde has played.
What does Thomas Heerde play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Thomas Heerde opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Heerde answers 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Thomas Heerde play as White?
As White, Thomas Heerde's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (30 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (17 games, 70.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Heerde play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Heerde most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Thomas Heerde's FIDE rating?
Thomas Heerde is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess, 1,899 in rapid and 1,976 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,074 (Aug 2014).
How many games has Thomas Heerde played?
Our database contains 248 games by Thomas Heerde, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 29 draws, 108 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Heerde?
248 games by Thomas Heerde 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.