Prepare against Daniel Helbig
DEU · World #5,119 classical · FIDE ID 1271899
Our database contains 67 games by Daniel Helbig, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Helbig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Helbig 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 | 2,270 | 2,270 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,199 | 2,227 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,231 | 2,231 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 36 | 20 | 11 | 53.7% |
| As White | 38 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 29 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 58.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Helbig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Helbig's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 57.9% | 68.2% |
| d4 | 9 | 23.7% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 13.2% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 68.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Helbig usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Helbig usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Helbig usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 55.6% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Helbig usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Helbig usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 75.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 66.7% | 93.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Daniel Helbig's chess games
All 67 games by Daniel Helbig in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 36 wins, 20 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C26 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A54 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Rolf Bernhardt | 2,242 | Oberliga Sued W 1819 | C26 |
| Nov 2013 | Achim Michels | 2,224 | Oberliga Sued W 1314 | A60 |
| Dec 2011 | Fedor Dushatskiy | 2,218 | St Leon Rot Open | A57 |
| Jun 2022 | Mario Born | 2,217 | BL2-Sued 2122 | E62 |
| Jan 2018 | Andreas Keil | 2,192 | Oberliga Sued W 1718 | C46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Sued W 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,354 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,381 |
| ch-PSB Zweibruecken MTB 82nd | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,254 |
| BL2-Sued 1920 | 2021 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,246 |
| St Leon Rot Open | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 2,195 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,105 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,348 |
| ch-Pfalz HT2 87th | 2018 | 6 | 6 | 2,127 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Helbig's chess games?
67 games by Daniel Helbig, from Jan 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 Daniel Helbig has played.
What does Daniel Helbig play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Daniel Helbig opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Helbig answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Daniel Helbig play as White?
As White, Daniel Helbig's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Helbig play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Helbig most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Daniel Helbig's FIDE rating?
Daniel Helbig is currently rated 2,270 in classical chess, 2,199 in rapid and 2,231 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,270 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Daniel Helbig played?
Our database contains 67 games by Daniel Helbig, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 20 draws, 11 losses (53.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Helbig?
67 games by Daniel Helbig 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.