Prepare against Helmut Reitz
DEU · World #99,988 classical · FIDE ID 4653424
When preparing against Helmut Reitz, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Budapest Defense as Black, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 266 games by Helmut Reitz, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Reitz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Reitz 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 | 1,729 | 1,884 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 266 | 93 | 68 | 105 | 35.0% |
| As White | 130 | 52 | 32 | 46 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 136 | 41 | 36 | 59 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Reitz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Reitz's side.
First moves as White (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 124 | 95.4% | 51.6% |
| e4 | 5 | 3.8% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Reitz usually continues c4 (47.1% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Reitz usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Reitz usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 70.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Reitz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Reitz usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Reitz usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 47 | 68.1% | 42.6% |
| e5 | 17 | 24.6% | 44.1% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.8% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 78.8% | 47.6% |
| d5 | 11 | 21.2% | 31.8% |
Helmut Reitz's chess games
All 266 games by Helmut Reitz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 93 wins, 68 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 23 | 11/4/8 | 47.8% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| D05 | Colle System | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 31 | 10/8/13 | 32.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 12 | 0/5/7 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Manfred Lenhardt | 2,255 | 13th Wuerzburg Open | B01 |
| Apr 2018 | Wolfgang Bunk | 2,013 | Landesliga Nord 1718 | A47 |
| Jan 1999 | Jaroslaus Neubauer | 2,000 | Regionalliga NW 9899 | B01 |
| Aug 2026 | Daniel Tupac Yupanqui Herrera | 1,998 | Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2026 | Open B | D01 |
| Dec 2002 | Werner Hientz | 1,975 | Regionalliga NW 0203 | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 6 | 2,245 |
| ch-Unterfranken M2 59th | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,801 |
| chM2-Unterfranken 55th | 2004 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,002 |
| ch-Unterfranken M2 49th | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| ch-Unterfranken M2 43rd | 1992 | 9 | 5 | 1,903 |
| ch-Unterfranken M2 46th | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,814 |
| ch-Unterfranken M2 62th | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,720 |
| ch-Unterfranken M1 57th | 2006 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,834 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Reitz's chess games?
266 games by Helmut Reitz, from Apr 2007 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 Helmut Reitz has played.
What does Helmut Reitz play on the first move as White?
Across 130 games with White in our database, Helmut Reitz opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Reitz answers 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Helmut Reitz play as White?
As White, Helmut Reitz's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 130 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Reitz play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Reitz most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (31 games, 32.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Helmut Reitz's FIDE rating?
Helmut Reitz is currently rated 1,729 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,884 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Helmut Reitz played?
Our database contains 266 games by Helmut Reitz, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 68 draws, 105 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Reitz?
266 games by Helmut Reitz 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.