Prepare against Finn Helms
DEU · World #15,668 classical · FIDE ID 16249143
Our database contains 154 games by Finn Helms, covering Feb 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Finn Helms's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Finn Helms 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 | 2,099 | 2,175 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,932 | 1,932 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 77 | 40 | 37 | 50.0% |
| As White | 80 | 41 | 20 | 19 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 74 | 36 | 20 | 18 | 48.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Finn Helms's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Finn Helms's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 58.8% | 63.8% |
| d4 | 26 | 32.5% | 59.6% |
| c4 | 7 | 8.8% | 78.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 63.8% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Helms usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Helms usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Helms usually continues d4 (81.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Helms usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Helms usually continues Bf4 (68.2% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Helms usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 35 | 79.5% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 13.6% | 91.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 83.3% | 53.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Finn Helms's chess games
All 154 games by Finn Helms in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - Aug 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: 77 wins, 40 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 23 | 12/3/8 | 52.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Zigurds Lanka | 2,353 | 36th Kiel Open | D05 |
| Jul 2024 | Michael Schulz | 2,109 | 36th Kiel Open | B13 |
| May 2026 | Tim Uhlmann | 2,083 | DEM U18 | C50 |
| May 2026 | Finn Trenz | 2,033 | DEM U18 | B12 |
| Nov 2024 | Michael Schnelting | 2,003 | Leer Open | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2019 | 22 | 13.5 | 1,633 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2022 | 19 | 14 | 1,662 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,660 |
| DEM U18 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,166 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,033 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,654 |
| 35th Kiel Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,018 |
| 36th Kiel Open | 2024 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,319 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Finn Helms's chess games?
154 games by Finn Helms, from Feb 2018 to Aug 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 Finn Helms has played.
What does Finn Helms play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Finn Helms opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Finn Helms answers 1...c6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Finn Helms play as White?
As White, Finn Helms's most-played openings in our database are: London System (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Finn Helms play as Black?
As Black, Finn Helms most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Finn Helms's FIDE rating?
Finn Helms is currently rated 2,099 in classical chess, 1,932 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Finn Helms played?
Our database contains 154 games by Finn Helms, covering Feb 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 40 draws, 37 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Finn Helms?
154 games by Finn Helms 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.