Prepare against Torsten Heckmann
DEU · World #58,091 classical · FIDE ID 24653896
Our database contains 58 games by Torsten Heckmann, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Torsten Heckmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Torsten Heckmann 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 | 1,863 | 1,986 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,895 | 1,899 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 24 | 13 | 21 | 41.4% |
| As White | 28 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Torsten Heckmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Torsten Heckmann's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 82.1% | 60.9% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 17.9% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Heckmann usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Heckmann usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Heckmann usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Heckmann usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (40% of these games) — Heckmann usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (20% of these games) — Heckmann usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 61.1% | 68.2% |
| e5 | 3 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Torsten Heckmann's chess games
All 58 games by Torsten Heckmann in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 24 wins, 13 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Jakob Bjerre Jensen | 2,173 | 11th Vellmar Open | B22 |
| Jul 2013 | David Halt | 2,099 | 5th Vellmar Open A | C45 |
| Jul 2012 | Fiorino Calci | 2,033 | 4th Vellmar Open A | A80 |
| Jul 2012 | Daniel Cotenescu | 2,017 | 4th Vellmar Open A | A13 |
| Jul 2013 | Wolfgang Kies | 1,916 | 5th Vellmar Open A | A39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Vellmar Open B | 2010 | 7 | 6 | 2,114 |
| 4th Vellmar Open A | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,993 |
| 11th Vellmar Open | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,870 |
| 8th Vellmar Open | 2016 | 7 | 2 | 1,694 |
| 1st Korbach Open B | 2007 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
| 1st Vellmar Open | 2009 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,763 |
| 5th Vellmar Open A | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2,088 |
| 8th Korbach Open | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,764 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Torsten Heckmann's chess games?
58 games by Torsten Heckmann, from May 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 Torsten Heckmann has played.
What does Torsten Heckmann play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Torsten Heckmann opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Torsten Heckmann answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Torsten Heckmann play as White?
As White, Torsten Heckmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Torsten Heckmann play as Black?
As Black, Torsten Heckmann most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Torsten Heckmann's FIDE rating?
Torsten Heckmann is currently rated 1,863 in classical chess and 1,895 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,986 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Torsten Heckmann played?
Our database contains 58 games by Torsten Heckmann, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 13 draws, 21 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Torsten Heckmann?
58 games by Torsten Heckmann 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.