Prepare against Thomas Heinz
DEU · World #17,186 classical · FIDE ID 4667948
When preparing against Thomas Heinz, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 5.6% over 18 games.
Our database contains 175 games by Thomas Heinz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Heinz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Heinz 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 | 2,083 | 2,185 | Jul 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 46 | 75 | 54 | 26.3% |
| As White | 82 | 27 | 33 | 22 | 32.9% |
| As Black | 93 | 19 | 42 | 32 | 20.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Heinz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Heinz's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 97.6% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Heinz usually continues Nc3 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Heinz usually continues d4 (41.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Heinz usually continues Bc4 (54.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Heinz usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Heinz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 88.9% | 51.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 100.0% | 38.3% |
Thomas Heinz's chess games
All 175 games by Thomas Heinz 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: 46 wins, 75 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 9/8/7 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 17 | 2/10/5 | 11.8% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 18 | 1/8/9 | 5.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 0/5/6 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E07 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Gordon Andre | 2,308 | Oberliga Ost-A 1819 | C36 |
| Jan 2000 | Ernst Fromme | 2,303 | 4th Bad Zwesten Open | D02 |
| Jan 1999 | Michael3 Mueller | 2,281 | 70th ch-Bayern B | B07 |
| Feb 2007 | Frantisek Stross | 2,249 | Landesliga Nord 0607 | B24 |
| Mar 2009 | Uwe Helbig | 2,224 | Regionalliga NW 0809 | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-A 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,287 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,149 |
| 4th Bad Zwesten Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,095 |
| Landesliga Nord 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,166 |
| Landesliga Nord 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,059 |
| 70th ch-Bayern B | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,203 |
| Landesliga Nord 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,062 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,157 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Heinz's chess games?
175 games by Thomas Heinz, 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 Thomas Heinz has played.
What does Thomas Heinz play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Thomas Heinz opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Heinz answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Heinz play as White?
As White, Thomas Heinz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (24 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Vienna Game (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Heinz play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Heinz most often plays: Slav Defense (18 games, 5.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Thomas Heinz's FIDE rating?
Thomas Heinz is currently rated 2,083 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,185 (Jul 2021).
How many games has Thomas Heinz played?
Our database contains 175 games by Thomas Heinz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 75 draws, 54 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Heinz?
175 games by Thomas Heinz 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.