Prepare against Dirk Helbig
DEU · World #84,733 classical · FIDE ID 34692800
When preparing against Dirk Helbig, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Dirk Helbig, covering Jul 2025 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Helbig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk 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 | 1,775 | 1,779 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 11 | 5 | 20 | 30.6% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Helbig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Helbig's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 18 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 27.8% score
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Helbig usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Helbig usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Helbig usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 68.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Dirk Helbig's chess games
All 36 games by Dirk Helbig in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2025 - 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: 11 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E18 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Alexander Brautigam | 1,794 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | B35 |
| Mar 2020 | Patrick Uhl | 1,701 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | E90 |
| May 2020 | Alexander Braeutigam | 1,666 | GER Cup Net V3 U2000 | E18 |
| Apr 2020 | Peter Jeute | 1,637 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor1 | E61 |
| May 2020 | Sana Fock | 1,635 | GER Cup Net V4 U2000 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GER Cup Net V3 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,548 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,711 |
| GER Cup Net V4 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,625 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,431 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Helbig's chess games?
36 games by Dirk Helbig, from Jul 2025 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 Dirk Helbig has played.
What does Dirk Helbig play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Dirk Helbig opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Helbig answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Dirk Helbig play as White?
As White, Dirk Helbig's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Helbig play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Helbig most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Dirk Helbig's FIDE rating?
Dirk Helbig is currently rated 1,775 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,779 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Dirk Helbig played?
Our database contains 36 games by Dirk Helbig, covering Jul 2025 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Helbig?
36 games by Dirk 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.