Prepare against Vivian Heinrichs
WCM · Brazil · World #37,832 classical · FIDE ID 2124530
When preparing against Vivian Heinrichs, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 47.4% over 78 games.
Our database contains 477 games by Vivian Heinrichs, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vivian Heinrichs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vivian Heinrichs 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 | 1,945 | 2,041 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,985 | 1,985 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,993 | 2,041 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 477 | 232 | 89 | 156 | 48.6% |
| As White | 232 | 123 | 47 | 62 | 53.0% |
| As Black | 245 | 109 | 42 | 94 | 44.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vivian Heinrichs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vivian Heinrichs's side.
First moves as White (232 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 163 | 70.3% | 60.4% |
| d4 | 46 | 19.8% | 67.4% |
| c4 | 23 | 9.9% | 73.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Heinrichs usually continues Nc3 (62.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Heinrichs usually continues Nf3 (70.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Heinrichs usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 67.4% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Heinrichs usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Heinrichs usually continues c4 (76.7% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Heinrichs usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 105 | 89.7% | 52.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 5.1% | 8.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.4% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 69.6% | 55.5% |
| d5 | 24 | 30.4% | 41.7% |
Vivian Heinrichs's chess games
All 477 games by Vivian Heinrichs in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 232 wins, 89 draws, 156 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 43 | 22/10/11 | 51.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 17 | 11/2/4 | 64.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D41 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 78 | 37/9/32 | 47.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Igor Tokuichi Kikuchi Cadilhac | 2,226 | Caioba Telecom Open | B27 |
| May 2011 | Renato Luiz Batista | 2,196 | 07th Sao Bernardo do Campo LXSBC Open | C50 |
| Jan 2017 | Guilherme De Borba | 2,194 | 3rd Florianopolis Open | E14 |
| Jan 2018 | Rafael Cabral De Souza | 2,193 | 4th Florianopolis Open | B27 |
| Sep 2017 | Wagner Martins Madeira | 2,167 | Caioba Telecom Open | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BRA w | 2016 | 36 | 22 | 2,056 |
| ch-BRA U20 Girls | 2012 | 20 | 12 | 1,872 |
| ch-BRA Amateur | 2013 | 14 | 9 | 1,927 |
| Araruama zt 2.4 w | 2011 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,024 |
| ch-BRA w sf | 2017 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,934 |
| 60th ch-BRA w | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,864 |
| ch-Paulista w | 2016 | 10 | 7 | 1,888 |
| 15th Sao Paulo Hebraica | 2013 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,778 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vivian Heinrichs's chess games?
477 games by Vivian Heinrichs, from Nov 2009 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 Vivian Heinrichs has played.
What does Vivian Heinrichs play on the first move as White?
Across 232 games with White in our database, Vivian Heinrichs opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vivian Heinrichs answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Vivian Heinrichs play as White?
As White, Vivian Heinrichs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (43 games, 51.2% win rate); Scotch Game (17 games, 64.7% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 232 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vivian Heinrichs play as Black?
As Black, Vivian Heinrichs most often plays: Sicilian (78 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 245 games.
What is Vivian Heinrichs's FIDE rating?
Vivian Heinrichs is currently rated 1,945 in classical chess, 1,985 in rapid and 1,993 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,041 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Vivian Heinrichs played?
Our database contains 477 games by Vivian Heinrichs, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 232 wins, 89 draws, 156 losses (48.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vivian Heinrichs?
477 games by Vivian Heinrichs 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.