Prepare against Wolfram Heinig
FM · DEU · World #11,530 classical · FIDE ID 4611926
Our database contains 1,026 games by Wolfram Heinig, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Wolfram Heinig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfram Heinig 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 | 2,147 | 2,371 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,215 | 2,216 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,168 | 2,328 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,026 | 367 | 354 | 304 | 35.8% |
| As White | 517 | 209 | 181 | 127 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 509 | 158 | 173 | 177 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfram Heinig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfram Heinig's side.
First moves as White (517 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 461 | 89.2% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 53 | 10.3% | 57.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Heinig usually continues c4 (55.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Heinig usually continues c4 (64.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Heinig usually continues g3 (53.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 57.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Heinig usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Heinig usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Heinig usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 137 | 62.3% | 51.5% |
| c5 | 82 | 37.3% | 49.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 164 | 91.6% | 47.9% |
| c5 | 12 | 6.7% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Wolfram Heinig's chess games
All 1,026 games by Wolfram Heinig in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 367 wins, 354 draws, 304 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 105 | 46/41/18 | 43.8% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 54 | 21/18/15 | 38.9% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 42 | 15/19/8 | 35.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 41 | 14/20/7 | 34.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 34 | 9/7/18 | 26.5% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 26 | 9/10/7 | 34.6% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 13/6/2 | 61.9% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 20 | 7/9/4 | 35.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | Indian Defense | 106 | 37/32/36 | 34.9% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 70 | 25/22/23 | 35.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 43 | 12/16/15 | 27.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 33 | 12/15/6 | 36.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 28 | 12/3/13 | 42.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 24 | 5/7/12 | 20.8% |
| A30 | English Opening | 20 | 2/14/4 | 10.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Milan Drasko | 2,547 | 28th Arco Open | E68 |
| Mar 2010 | Michael Prusikin | 2,542 | 81st ch-GER | E74 |
| Feb 1979 | Wolfgang Uhlmann | 2,530 | ch-DDR 28 Final | E73 |
| Sep 2001 | Normunds Miezis | 2,524 | 12th Seefeld Open | B10 |
| Jan 1982 | Rainer Knaak | 2,495 | Leipzig Baukombinat | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 99 | 33 | 2,039 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2009 | 45 | 31 | 2,354 |
| Leipzig Baukombinat | 1982 | 32 | 14.5 | 2,351 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 20 | 11.5 | 1,982 |
| ch-Berlin | 2003 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,326 |
| ch-DDR 28 Final | 1979 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,438 |
| ch-DDR 29 Final | 1980 | 15 | 8 | 2,451 |
| ch-DDR 27 Final | 1978 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,405 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfram Heinig's chess games?
1,026 games by Wolfram Heinig, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Wolfram Heinig has played.
What does Wolfram Heinig play on the first move as White?
Across 517 games with White in our database, Wolfram Heinig opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfram Heinig answers 1...c6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...e5 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Wolfram Heinig play as White?
As White, Wolfram Heinig's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (105 games, 43.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (54 games, 38.9% win rate); Slav Defense (42 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 517 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfram Heinig play as Black?
As Black, Wolfram Heinig most often plays: Indian Defense (106 games, 34.9% win rate); Sicilian (70 games, 35.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (43 games, 27.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 509 games.
What is Wolfram Heinig's FIDE rating?
Wolfram Heinig is currently rated 2,147 in classical chess, 2,215 in rapid and 2,168 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,371 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Wolfram Heinig played?
Our database contains 1,026 games by Wolfram Heinig, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 367 wins, 354 draws, 304 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfram Heinig?
1,026 games by Wolfram Heinig 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.