Prepare against Wenke Heinicke
DEU · World #33,499 classical · FIDE ID 4673123
When preparing against Wenke Heinicke, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%).
Our database contains 138 games by Wenke Heinicke, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Wenke Heinicke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wenke Heinicke 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 | 1,967 | 2,109 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,983 | 2,049 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 47 | 29 | 62 | 34.1% |
| As White | 68 | 27 | 18 | 23 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 70 | 20 | 11 | 39 | 28.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 390 rated games against 367 different opponents, across 106 events in 9 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 | 372 | 164 | 66 | 142 | 44.1% | 2,047 | 2,037 | 7 |
| Rapid | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 55.6% | 1,838 | 1,812 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 144 | 16 | 31 | 97 | 11.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 178 | 114 | 22 | 42 | 64.0% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 3 vs WIM · 11 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1,961 | 1,903 |
| 2021 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1,744 | 1,806 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1,957 | 1,757 |
| 2017 | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 1,956 | 1,923 |
| 2016 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 2,002 | 1,940 |
| 2015 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1,957 | 1,807 |
| 2014 | 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 1,983 | 2,040 |
| 2013 | 36 | 17 | 4 | 15 | 2,069 | 2,069 |
| 2012 | 52 | 22 | 10 | 20 | 2,115 | 2,077 |
| 2011 | 24 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 1,973 | 2,062 |
| 2010 | 35 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 2,136 | 2,093 |
| 2009 | 37 | 15 | 8 | 14 | 2,129 | 2,074 |
| 2008 | 49 | 23 | 6 | 20 | 2,034 | 1,989 |
| 2007 | 41 | 23 | 7 | 11 | 2,024 | 2,121 |
| 2006 | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 2,077 | 2,027 |
Where Wenke Heinicke has played
Germany (62) · Netherlands (18) · Luxembourg (10) · Belgium (5) · France (5) · Spain (2) · Greece (2) · Czechia (1) · North Macedonia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wenke Heinicke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wenke Heinicke's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 67 | 98.5% | 52.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Heinicke usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Heinicke usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Heinicke usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Heinicke usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 70.3% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 9 | 24.3% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 72.2% | 26.9% |
| e6 | 5 | 27.8% | 40.0% |
Wenke Heinicke's chess games
All 138 games by Wenke Heinicke in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 47 wins, 29 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A31 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Juan Gaya Llodra | 2,259 | 4th Palma de Mallorca Open | A27 |
| Aug 2013 | Romulus-Cristian Stefan | 2,188 | 17th Vlissingen HZ Open | A65 |
| Oct 2017 | Carina Brandt | 2,066 | BL2 West 1718 w | C11 |
| Feb 2011 | Corinna Jacke | 2,051 | BL2 Mitte 1011 w | A90 |
| Nov 2010 | Katrin Daemering | 2,047 | BL2 Mitte 1011 w | B94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2017 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,039 |
| BL 1213 w | 2013 | 10 | 0.5 | 1,953 |
| 3rd Palma de Mallorca Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,127 |
| ch-GER w | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,812 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 1,856 |
| 4th Palma de Mallorca Open | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 2,114 |
| BL2 Mitte 1011 w | 2011 | 6 | 4 | 2,140 |
| 14th EU-Cup w | 2009 | 6 | 1 | 2,126 |
Interactive opening tree from all 138 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wenke Heinicke's chess games?
138 games by Wenke Heinicke, from Apr 2003 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 Wenke Heinicke has played.
What does Wenke Heinicke play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Wenke Heinicke opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wenke Heinicke answers 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games).
What openings does Wenke Heinicke play as White?
As White, Wenke Heinicke's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wenke Heinicke play as Black?
As Black, Wenke Heinicke most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Wenke Heinicke's FIDE rating?
Wenke Heinicke is currently rated 1,967 in classical chess, 1,983 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,109 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Wenke Heinicke played?
Our database contains 138 games by Wenke Heinicke, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 29 draws, 62 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wenke Heinicke?
138 games by Wenke Heinicke 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.