Prepare against Dieter Helbig
DEU · World #61,367 classical · FIDE ID 4610008
When preparing against Dieter Helbig, expect 1.c4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).
Our database contains 114 games by Dieter Helbig, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dieter Helbig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dieter 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 | 1,851 | 1,921 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 35 | 32 | 47 | 30.7% |
| As White | 54 | 16 | 16 | 22 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 60 | 19 | 16 | 25 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dieter Helbig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dieter Helbig's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 49 | 90.7% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.7% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 91% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Helbig usually continues Nc3 (34.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Helbig usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Helbig usually continues Nc3 (68.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Helbig usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Helbig usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 95.7% | 40.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 90.9% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Dieter Helbig's chess games
All 114 games by Dieter Helbig in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 35 wins, 32 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | English Opening | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Erhard Trefzer | 2,083 | 25th ch-Wuerttemberg Seniors Open | E91 |
| Sep 2007 | Hannes Niedermair | 2,069 | 18th Seefeld Open | A36 |
| Feb 2018 | Harald Keller | 2,055 | 34th Bad Woerishofen Open | B25 |
| Oct 2009 | Giuseppe Sprea | 2,018 | 31st Arco Open | E90 |
| Mar 2007 | Kurt Reinke | 2,018 | 23rd Bad Woerishofen Open | E85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st Arco Open | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,792 |
| 33rd Arco Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,820 |
| Bad Wiessee Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,723 |
| 18th Seefeld Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,942 |
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,617 |
| 32nd Arco Open | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,773 |
| 27th ch-Wuertemberg Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,678 |
| 23rd ch-Bayern Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,866 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dieter Helbig's chess games?
114 games by Dieter Helbig, from Jul 2007 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 Dieter Helbig has played.
What does Dieter Helbig play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Dieter Helbig opens with 1.c4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dieter Helbig answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Dieter Helbig play as White?
As White, Dieter Helbig's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (13 games, 23.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dieter Helbig play as Black?
As Black, Dieter Helbig most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Dieter Helbig's FIDE rating?
Dieter Helbig is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,921 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Dieter Helbig played?
Our database contains 114 games by Dieter Helbig, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 32 draws, 47 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dieter Helbig?
114 games by Dieter 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.