Prepare against Vanessa Heinrich
Austria · World #88,248 classical · FIDE ID 1630423
When preparing against Vanessa Heinrich, expect 1.d4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (50%).
Our database contains 42 games by Vanessa Heinrich, covering Nov 2010 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Vanessa Heinrich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vanessa Heinrich 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 | 1,764 | 1,795 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,749 | 1,771 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,829 | 1,829 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 7 | 20 | 15 | 16.7% |
| As White | 24 | 5 | 14 | 5 | 20.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 11.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2010-2025): 162 rated games against 127 different opponents, across 39 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 94 | 17 | 37 | 40 | 18.1% | 1,802 | 1,664 | 6 |
| Rapid | 49 | 17 | 10 | 22 | 34.7% | 1,845 | 1,704 | 6 |
| Blitz | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 36.8% | 1,908 | 1,908 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 81 | 11 | 22 | 48 | 13.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 27 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 40.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 1,892 | 1,642 |
| 2024 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1,980 | 1,847 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2,050 | 1,784 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2,177 | 1,777 |
| 2019 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 1,861 | 1,711 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1,995 | 1,595 |
| 2017 | 25 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 1,878 | 1,859 |
| 2016 | 20 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 1,766 | 1,699 |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1,762 | 1,562 |
| 2014 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1,682 | 1,582 |
| 2013 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1,726 | 1,611 |
| 2012 | 17 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 1,700 | 1,608 |
| 2011 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 1,883 | 1,803 |
| 2010 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 1,809 | 1,642 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vanessa Heinrich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vanessa Heinrich's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 41.7% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 29.2% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Heinrich usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Heinrich usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Heinrich usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Heinrich usually continues d3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Heinrich usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 54.5% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 2 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Vanessa Heinrich's chess games
All 42 games by Vanessa Heinrich in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - Oct 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: 7 wins, 20 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Benjamin Falkensteiner | 1,905 | ch-AUT Rapid 2024 | B07 |
| Mar 2013 | Laura Tarmastin | 1,744 | ch-AUT U18 Girls | A48 |
| Mar 2017 | Martha Pilsan | 1,644 | chT-AUT w 1617 | C45 |
| Mar 2010 | Magdalena Steiner | 1,545 | ch-AUT U18 Girls | B02 |
| Apr 2016 | Sara Felberbauer | 1,542 | chT-AUT w 1516 | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT U18 Girls | 2014 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,601 |
| chT-AUT w 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,623 |
| ch-AUT U16 Girls | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1,493 |
| ch-AUT Rapid 2024 | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,824 |
| chT-AUT w 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,680 |
| chT2W-AUT 1819 | 2019 | 3 | 0 | 1,772 |
| chT-AUT w 1718 | 2017 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,645 |
| chT-AUT w 2122 | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,875 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vanessa Heinrich's chess games?
42 games by Vanessa Heinrich, from Nov 2010 to Oct 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 Vanessa Heinrich has played.
What does Vanessa Heinrich play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Vanessa Heinrich opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vanessa Heinrich answers 1...d6 (55% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games).
What openings does Vanessa Heinrich play as White?
As White, Vanessa Heinrich's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vanessa Heinrich play as Black?
As Black, Vanessa Heinrich most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Vanessa Heinrich's FIDE rating?
Vanessa Heinrich is currently rated 1,764 in classical chess, 1,749 in rapid and 1,829 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,795 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Vanessa Heinrich played?
Our database contains 42 games by Vanessa Heinrich, covering Nov 2010 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 20 draws, 15 losses (16.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vanessa Heinrich?
42 games by Vanessa Heinrich 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.