Prepare against Benjamin Helander
Finland · World #26,844 classical · FIDE ID 514101
Our database contains 64 games by Benjamin Helander, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Helander's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Helander 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 | 2,005 | 2,006 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,916 | 1,916 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 14 | 23 | 27 | 21.9% |
| As White | 34 | 8 | 15 | 11 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 30 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Helander's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Helander's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 88.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 11.8% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Helander usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Helander usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Helander usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 12.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Helander usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Helander usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 64.3% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 26.9% |
Benjamin Helander's chess games
All 64 games by Benjamin Helander in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 14 wins, 23 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Antti Suominen | 2,004 | chT-FIN 1A 1718 | B43 |
| Mar 2016 | Jouko Lahti | 1,991 | Kokkola We KokkSK | A11 |
| Feb 2018 | Pekka Kauko | 1,989 | chT-FIN 1A 1718 | B15 |
| Oct 2016 | Quinten Ramacker | 1,947 | Wch U18 | B49 |
| Oct 2016 | Pentti Rintakoski | 1,862 | chT-FIN 1A 1617 | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U18 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,993 |
| 57th Wch U20 | 2018 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,885 |
| ch-FIN U20 | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,026 |
| ch-Nordic U20 | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,043 |
| chT-FIN 1A 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 2,033 |
| chT-FIN 1A 1718 | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,196 |
| Turku We TSY Open | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 1,912 |
| chT1A-FIN 1819 | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,865 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Helander's chess games?
64 games by Benjamin Helander, from Oct 2015 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 Benjamin Helander has played.
What does Benjamin Helander play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Benjamin Helander opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Helander answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Helander play as White?
As White, Benjamin Helander's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Helander play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Helander most often plays: King's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Benjamin Helander's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Helander is currently rated 2,005 in classical chess and 1,916 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,006 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Benjamin Helander played?
Our database contains 64 games by Benjamin Helander, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 23 draws, 27 losses (21.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Helander?
64 games by Benjamin Helander 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.