Prepare against Thomas Heyl
DEU · World #27,900 classical · FIDE ID 4623371
When preparing against Thomas Heyl, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Colle System as White, 11.1% over 18 games.
Our database contains 409 games by Thomas Heyl, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Heyl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Heyl 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 | 1,999 | 2,104 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,008 | 2,008 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 409 | 98 | 166 | 145 | 24.0% |
| As White | 210 | 43 | 96 | 71 | 20.5% |
| As Black | 199 | 55 | 70 | 74 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Heyl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Heyl's side.
First moves as White (210 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 150 | 71.4% | 43.3% |
| c4 | 37 | 17.6% | 41.9% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 10.5% | 47.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Heyl usually continues Nf3 (45.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Heyl usually continues Nf3 (45.2% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Heyl usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 41.9% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Heyl usually continues Nc3 (38.9% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Heyl usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Heyl usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 95 | 92.2% | 46.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 6.8% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 53 | 81.5% | 43.4% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 16.9% | 31.8% |
Thomas Heyl's chess games
All 409 games by Thomas Heyl in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 98 wins, 166 draws, 145 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 55 | 12/31/12 | 21.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 6/9/5 | 30.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 18 | 4/11/3 | 22.2% |
| D05 | Colle System | 18 | 2/9/7 | 11.1% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 16 | 2/6/8 | 12.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 71 | 18/26/27 | 25.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | A Moussa Othman | 2,330 | 13th Budapest Spring Open | E86 |
| Nov 1998 | Josip Gazic | 2,270 | 2nd ch-Bayern I Bank Hofmann | A11 |
| Jan 1997 | Mihaly Trnovec | 2,225 | Balatonbereny Open | E65 |
| Oct 2000 | Ulrich Kuempers | 2,217 | 4th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | D36 |
| Jan 2007 | Jan Malik | 2,215 | Ostrava Konik Open A | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS12 FM-A | 2008 | 28 | 11.5 | 2,043 |
| Budapest FS04 FM-A | 2010 | 27 | 10 | 2,007 |
| Budapest FS11 FM-A | 2010 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,100 |
| Budapest FS05 FM-A | 2009 | 19 | 8 | 2,049 |
| Budapest FS09 FM | 2011 | 18 | 8 | 2,012 |
| Gibraltar Masters | 2005 | 18 | 8 | 2,222 |
| Budapest FS12 Elo-A | 2006 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,094 |
| Budapest FS03 FM | 1999 | 11 | 5 | 2,082 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Lajos Borda (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Heyl's chess games?
409 games by Thomas Heyl, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Heyl has played.
What does Thomas Heyl play on the first move as White?
Across 210 games with White in our database, Thomas Heyl opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Heyl answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Thomas Heyl play as White?
As White, Thomas Heyl's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (55 games, 21.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Torre Attack (18 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 210 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Heyl play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Heyl most often plays: Sicilian (71 games, 25.4% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 199 games.
What is Thomas Heyl's FIDE rating?
Thomas Heyl is currently rated 1,999 in classical chess, 2,008 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Thomas Heyl played?
Our database contains 409 games by Thomas Heyl, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 166 draws, 145 losses (24.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Heyl?
409 games by Thomas Heyl 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.