Prepare against Branislav Helbich
Slovakia · World #30,486 classical · FIDE ID 14904780
Our database contains 105 games by Branislav Helbich, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Branislav Helbich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Branislav Helbich 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 | 1,983 | 2,096 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,962 | 1,971 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 1,961 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 30 | 30 | 45 | 28.6% |
| As White | 59 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 28.8% |
| As Black | 46 | 13 | 11 | 22 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 98.3% | 44.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 44.8% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Helbich usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Helbich usually continues Nf3 (36.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Helbich usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Helbich usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 95.2% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 58.8% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 41.2% | 7.1% |
Branislav Helbich's chess games
All 105 games by Branislav Helbich 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: 30 wins, 30 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C62 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1998 | Miroslav Kaniansky | 2,155 | ch-SVK | D55 |
| Feb 2011 | Zdenek Slapak | 2,133 | chT1W-SVK 1011 | A29 |
| Feb 2013 | Vladimir Bochnicka | 2,109 | chT1W-SVK 1213 | B33 |
| Feb 2012 | Dusan Orgon | 2,107 | chT1W-SVK 1112 | C01 |
| Jan 2004 | Jozef Rachela | 2,100 | chT1W-SVK 0304 | C87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 1993 | 11 | 6 | – |
| ch-SVK | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,013 |
| chT1W-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,030 |
| chT1W-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,149 |
| chT2A-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 5 | 2,074 |
| chT2A-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,955 |
| chT1W-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,932 |
| chT2A-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 5 | 1 | 1,833 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Branislav Helbich's chess games?
105 games by Branislav Helbich, 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 Branislav Helbich has played.
What does Branislav Helbich play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Branislav Helbich opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Branislav Helbich answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games).
What openings does Branislav Helbich play as White?
As White, Branislav Helbich's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Branislav Helbich play as Black?
As Black, Branislav Helbich most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Branislav Helbich's FIDE rating?
Branislav Helbich is currently rated 1,983 in classical chess, 1,962 in rapid and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,096 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Branislav Helbich played?
Our database contains 105 games by Branislav Helbich, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 30 draws, 45 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Branislav Helbich?
105 games by Branislav Helbich 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.