Prepare against Ernst-Helmuth Varain
DEU · World #30,774 classical · FIDE ID 4649648
When preparing against Ernst-Helmuth Varain, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 53 games by Ernst-Helmuth Varain, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ernst-Helmuth Varain's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ernst-Helmuth Varain 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 | 1,981 | 2,135 | Jan 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 11 | 30 | 12 | 20.8% |
| As White | 28 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 25 | 5 | 12 | 8 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ernst-Helmuth Varain's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ernst-Helmuth Varain's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 96.4% | 53.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Varain usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Varain usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Varain usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Varain usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
Ernst-Helmuth Varain's chess games
All 53 games by Ernst-Helmuth Varain in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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, 30 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Alapin Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2003 | Wolfgang Grohde | 2,170 | Oberliga Nord N 0304 | A16 |
| Apr 2004 | Marcus Stortz | 2,105 | Oberliga Nord N 0304 | C00 |
| Apr 2018 | Fritz Fegebank | 1,981 | chT-Hamburg Landesliga 1718 | B06 |
| Jan 2002 | Peter Martino-Gross | 1,963 | 28th Alpenpokal Open | A16 |
| Jan 2002 | Helmut2 Mueller | 1,870 | 28th Alpenpokal Open | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Alpenpokal Open | 2002 | 9 | 6 | 2,007 |
| Oberliga Nord N 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 3 | 2,071 |
| Oberliga Nord N 0304 | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 2,088 |
| Bargteheide Open | 1988 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,521 |
| chT-Hamburg Landesliga 1819 | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,064 |
| Margate Thanet Open | 2014 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,877 |
| chT-Hamburg Landesliga 1011 | 2011 | 2 | 1 | 2,096 |
| chT-Hamburg Landesliga 1718 | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 2,130 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ernst-Helmuth Varain's chess games?
53 games by Ernst-Helmuth Varain, from Jul 2004 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 Ernst-Helmuth Varain has played.
What does Ernst-Helmuth Varain play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Ernst-Helmuth Varain opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ernst-Helmuth Varain answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ernst-Helmuth Varain play as White?
As White, Ernst-Helmuth Varain's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ernst-Helmuth Varain play as Black?
As Black, Ernst-Helmuth Varain most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Ernst-Helmuth Varain's FIDE rating?
Ernst-Helmuth Varain is currently rated 1,981 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,135 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Ernst-Helmuth Varain played?
Our database contains 53 games by Ernst-Helmuth Varain, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 30 draws, 12 losses (20.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ernst-Helmuth Varain?
53 games by Ernst-Helmuth Varain 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.