Prepare against Till Heistermann
DEU · World #10,992 classical · FIDE ID 24659622
When preparing against Till Heistermann, expect 1.e4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 182 games by Till Heistermann, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Till Heistermann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Till Heistermann 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 | 2,155 | 2,204 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,232 | 2,232 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,219 | 2,322 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 50 | 74 | 58 | 27.5% |
| As White | 94 | 28 | 38 | 28 | 29.8% |
| As Black | 88 | 22 | 36 | 30 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Till Heistermann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Till Heistermann's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 41.5% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 35 | 37.2% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 8.5% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 8 | 8.5% | 43.8% |
| g3 | 4 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Heistermann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Heistermann usually continues Nf3 (79.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Heistermann usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 37% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Heistermann usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Heistermann usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Heistermann usually continues g3 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 61.8% | 54.4% |
| d6 | 18 | 32.7% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.5% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 65.0% | 23.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Till Heistermann's chess games
All 182 games by Till Heistermann in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 50 wins, 74 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 3/9/6 | 16.7% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A39 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Robert Baskin | 2,398 | ch-GER blitz | A13 |
| Feb 2018 | Holger Proehl | 2,364 | Oberliga Ost-A 1718 | B00 |
| May 2019 | Manfred Heidrich | 2,351 | ch-GER blitz | B07 |
| May 2019 | Frederik Svane | 2,342 | ch-GER blitz | A14 |
| Feb 2023 | Jana Schneider | 2,331 | BL2-Ost 2223 | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER blitz | 2019 | 29 | 8.5 | 2,217 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2003 | 22 | 12 | 1,424 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2003 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,503 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2001 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,098 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1920 | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,184 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 2,239 |
| 10th Leipzig VfB Open | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 1,552 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 2,142 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Till Heistermann's chess games?
182 games by Till Heistermann, from Mar 2011 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 Till Heistermann has played.
What does Till Heistermann play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Till Heistermann opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Till Heistermann answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Till Heistermann play as White?
As White, Till Heistermann's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate); London System (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Till Heistermann play as Black?
As Black, Till Heistermann most often plays: Pirc Defense (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Till Heistermann's FIDE rating?
Till Heistermann is currently rated 2,155 in classical chess, 2,232 in rapid and 2,219 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,204 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Till Heistermann played?
Our database contains 182 games by Till Heistermann, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 74 draws, 58 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Till Heistermann?
182 games by Till Heistermann 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.