Prepare against Arnaud Helstroffer
France · World #11,278 classical · FIDE ID 621560
Our database contains 163 games by Arnaud Helstroffer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arnaud Helstroffer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arnaud Helstroffer 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 | 2,150 | 2,296 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,976 | 2,103 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 2,103 | Feb 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 64 | 36 | 63 | 39.3% |
| As White | 72 | 29 | 15 | 28 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 91 | 35 | 21 | 35 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 97.2% | 50.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 50.7% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Helstroffer usually continues Nf3 (51.3% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Helstroffer usually continues f4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Helstroffer usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Helstroffer usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 54.0% | 48.1% |
| c5 | 23 | 46.0% | 63.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 76.9% | 35.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 19.2% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Arnaud Helstroffer's chess games
All 163 games by Arnaud Helstroffer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 64 wins, 36 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/3/10 | 31.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A97 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2006 | Mustapha Nezar | 2,394 | Nancy A | B82 |
| Aug 2004 | Christophe Bernard | 2,330 | ch-FRA Accession | A04 |
| Oct 2005 | Rabah Bouhallel | 2,314 | chT2D-FRA 0506 | B42 |
| Mar 2006 | Juan Luis Fernandez Aguado | 2,312 | chT2D-FRA 0506 | B99 |
| Nov 2002 | Pascal Herb | 2,295 | chT2O-FRA 0203 | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Open A | 2016 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,303 |
| Agneaux St Lo Masters B | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,172 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,176 |
| Nancy A | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,268 |
| chT2O-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,066 |
| 10th Bad Zwesten Open | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,345 |
| 12th Rewal Open A | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,104 |
| chT2D-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,279 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arnaud Helstroffer's chess games?
163 games by Arnaud Helstroffer, from Apr 2003 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 Arnaud Helstroffer has played.
What does Arnaud Helstroffer play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Arnaud Helstroffer opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arnaud Helstroffer answers 1...e6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (46% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Arnaud Helstroffer play as White?
As White, Arnaud Helstroffer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Gambit (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arnaud Helstroffer play as Black?
As Black, Arnaud Helstroffer most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (12 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Arnaud Helstroffer's FIDE rating?
Arnaud Helstroffer is currently rated 2,150 in classical chess, 1,976 in rapid and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,296 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Arnaud Helstroffer played?
Our database contains 163 games by Arnaud Helstroffer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 36 draws, 63 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arnaud Helstroffer?
163 games by Arnaud Helstroffer 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.