Prepare against Thomas Heinzel
DEU · World #48,296 classical · FIDE ID 34616934
When preparing against Thomas Heinzel, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Thomas Heinzel, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Heinzel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Heinzel 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 | 1,900 | 1,909 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 30.6% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Heinzel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Heinzel's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 63.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 26.3% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Heinzel usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Heinzel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 80.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Heinzel usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Heinzel usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Thomas Heinzel's chess games
All 36 games by Thomas Heinzel in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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: 11 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A64 | Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Farzad Tahashi-Knoche | 1,960 | 51st Sparkassen Open A | A64 |
| Aug 2025 | Wolf Ebert | 1,844 | 52nd Sparkassen Open B | D06 |
| Aug 2025 | Artur Stukert | 1,828 | 52nd Sparkassen Open B | D12 |
| Aug 2025 | H Reitz | 1,738 | 52nd Sparkassen Open B | D00 |
| Aug 2022 | Dagmar Holzmann | 1,578 | Krefeld Open | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krefeld Open | 2023 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,716 |
| 52nd Sparkassen Open B | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 1,878 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 7 | 1 | 1,739 |
| Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2026 | Open B | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,584 |
| 51st Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2,360 |
| Mendrisio Open | 1999 | 1 | 0 | 1,784 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Heinzel's chess games?
36 games by Thomas Heinzel, from Sep 2022 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 Heinzel has played.
What does Thomas Heinzel play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Thomas Heinzel opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Heinzel answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Heinzel play as White?
As White, Thomas Heinzel's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Heinzel play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Heinzel most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Thomas Heinzel's FIDE rating?
Thomas Heinzel is currently rated 1,900 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,909 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Thomas Heinzel played?
Our database contains 36 games by Thomas Heinzel, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Heinzel?
36 games by Thomas Heinzel 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.