Prepare against Wolfgang Heinisch
Austria · World #56,264 classical · FIDE ID 1627252
Our database contains 76 games by Wolfgang Heinisch, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Heinisch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Heinisch 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 | 1,869 | 1,952 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,907 | 1,951 | Feb 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,924 | 1,966 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 17 | 28 | 31 | 22.4% |
| As White | 42 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 34 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 20.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Heinisch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Heinisch's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 69.0% | 43.1% |
| c4 | 8 | 19.0% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 11.9% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 43.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Heinisch usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Heinisch usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Heinisch usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Heinisch usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Heinisch usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Heinisch usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 69.2% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 46.2% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Wolfgang Heinisch's chess games
All 76 games by Wolfgang Heinisch 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: 17 wins, 28 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B30 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Old Indian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A89 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Gerald Leitner | 2,119 | 43rd St Veit Open | A53 |
| Jul 2023 | Michael Dimitriadis | 2,066 | 42nd St Veit Open | C26 |
| Jul 2023 | Gert Schippel | 2,060 | 42nd St Veit Open | B23 |
| Apr 2013 | Martin Kahlig | 2,004 | 12th Semriach Open | B23 |
| Aug 2018 | Mirco Suess | 1,998 | 27th Feffernitz Open | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leitersdorf Region | 2017 | 20 | 11 | 1,868 |
| 42nd St Veit Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,055 |
| 44th Arco Open | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,876 |
| 43rd St Veit Open | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,960 |
| Weiz Open 9th | 2010 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,950 |
| 16th Weiz Open | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,824 |
| Leitersdorf Open | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,851 |
| 12th Semriach Open | 2013 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,840 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Heinisch's chess games?
76 games by Wolfgang Heinisch, 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 Wolfgang Heinisch has played.
What does Wolfgang Heinisch play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Heinisch opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Heinisch answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...f5 (15% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Heinisch play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Heinisch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Heinisch play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Heinisch most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Wolfgang Heinisch's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Heinisch is currently rated 1,869 in classical chess, 1,907 in rapid and 1,924 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,952 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Wolfgang Heinisch played?
Our database contains 76 games by Wolfgang Heinisch, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 28 draws, 31 losses (22.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Heinisch?
76 games by Wolfgang Heinisch 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.