Prepare against Frans Helmond
NLD · World #51,194 classical · FIDE ID 1003755
Our database contains 52 games by Frans Helmond, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frans Helmond's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frans Helmond 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 | 1,888 | 2,154 | Sep 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 1,979 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 17 | 9 | 26 | 32.7% |
| As White | 27 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frans Helmond's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frans Helmond's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 96.3% | 44.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 44.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Helmond usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Helmond usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Helmond usually continues exd5 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Helmond usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 90.0% | 22.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
Frans Helmond's chess games
All 52 games by Frans Helmond in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 17 wins, 9 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B61 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Joost Van Steenis | 2,250 | chT-NED 9596 | B78 |
| Jan 1993 | Volker Nowik | 2,160 | Goch Open 04th | C45 |
| Sep 2024 | Ulrich Christoffel | 1,998 | 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | B22 |
| Sep 2024 | Reinhard Walther | 1,983 | 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | B13 |
| Sep 2024 | Hans-Juergen Dorn | 1,840 | 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,168 |
| 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,024 |
| chT-NED 9495 | 1994 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,097 |
| Cattolica Open | 1993 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,172 |
| Goch Open 04th | 1993 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,413 |
| chT-NED 9697 | 1996 | 3 | 2 | – |
| ch-NED Open 16 | 1985 | 2 | 0 | – |
| 13th Maastricht Limburg Open | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,242 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frans Helmond's chess games?
52 games by Frans Helmond, from Apr 2003 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 Frans Helmond has played.
What does Frans Helmond play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Frans Helmond opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frans Helmond answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Frans Helmond play as White?
As White, Frans Helmond's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frans Helmond play as Black?
As Black, Frans Helmond most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Frans Helmond's FIDE rating?
Frans Helmond is currently rated 1,888 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,154 (Sep 2019).
How many games has Frans Helmond played?
Our database contains 52 games by Frans Helmond, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 9 draws, 26 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frans Helmond?
52 games by Frans Helmond 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.