Prepare against Thorsten Heedt
CM · DEU · World #15,150 classical · FIDE ID 4627377
When preparing against Thorsten Heedt, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 21.4% over 28 games.
Our database contains 260 games by Thorsten Heedt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thorsten Heedt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thorsten Heedt 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 | 2,104 | 2,254 | Jul 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,062 | 2,091 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 260 | 86 | 90 | 84 | 33.1% |
| As White | 128 | 49 | 49 | 30 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 132 | 37 | 41 | 54 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thorsten Heedt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thorsten Heedt's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 50.0% | 51.6% |
| c4 | 37 | 28.9% | 59.5% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 14.1% | 72.2% |
| d4 | 9 | 7.0% | 61.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Heedt usually continues Nf3 (51.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Heedt usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Heedt usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Heedt usually continues g3 (85.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Heedt usually continues g3 (18.8% score)
- …g6 (16% of these games) — Heedt usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 49.2% | 46.6% |
| g6 | 17 | 28.8% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.8% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.1% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 43.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 13 | 27.1% | 53.8% |
| g6 | 9 | 18.8% | 27.8% |
| b6 | 2 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Thorsten Heedt's chess games
All 260 games by Thorsten Heedt 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: 86 wins, 90 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 2/9/3 | 14.3% |
| A24 | English Opening | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 28 | 6/10/12 | 21.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A24 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Vlastimil Hort | 2,543 | Lippstadt Simul | A21 |
| Jan 1998 | Dieter Morawietz | 2,445 | Oberliga NRW 9798 II | B81 |
| Jan 1998 | Gerardo F Barbero | 2,440 | Biel MTO Open | B83 |
| Jul 2000 | Aleksandr V. Elfert | 2,412 | Biel MTO Open | B01 |
| Apr 2000 | Klaus Klundt | 2,398 | 8th Passau Open | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biel MTO Open | 2005 | 43 | 21 | 2,319 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 6 | 2,167 |
| Lohmar 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 2,158 |
| Oberliga NRW 9495 II | 1995 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,315 |
| 3rd chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,256 |
| ch-Leverkusen Open | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,062 |
| Cologne KS Open | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 1,890 |
| 17th Geneve Open | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,386 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thorsten Heedt's chess games?
260 games by Thorsten Heedt, 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 Thorsten Heedt has played.
What does Thorsten Heedt play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Thorsten Heedt opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thorsten Heedt answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games).
What openings does Thorsten Heedt play as White?
As White, Thorsten Heedt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 9.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thorsten Heedt play as Black?
As Black, Thorsten Heedt most often plays: Modern Defense (28 games, 21.4% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 132 games.
What is Thorsten Heedt's FIDE rating?
Thorsten Heedt is currently rated 2,104 in classical chess and 2,062 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,254 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Thorsten Heedt played?
Our database contains 260 games by Thorsten Heedt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 90 draws, 84 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thorsten Heedt?
260 games by Thorsten Heedt 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.