Prepare against Hans-Helmut Olf
DEU · World #31,873 classical · FIDE ID 12916781
Our database contains 159 games by Hans-Helmut Olf, covering Apr 2024 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Helmut Olf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Helmut Olf 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 | 1,975 | 2,001 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 57 | 63 | 39 | 35.8% |
| As White | 77 | 24 | 36 | 17 | 31.2% |
| As Black | 82 | 33 | 27 | 22 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Helmut Olf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Helmut Olf's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 56 | 72.7% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 10 | 13.0% | 35.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 9.1% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 4 | 5.2% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 73% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Olf usually continues c4 (59.5% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Olf usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Olf usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 35.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Olf usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Olf usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Olf usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 100.0% | 61.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 89.3% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Hans-Helmut Olf's chess games
All 159 games by Hans-Helmut Olf in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2024 - 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: 57 wins, 63 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 21 | 6/9/6 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 18 | 6/10/2 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E07 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 30 | 12/12/6 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D96 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Hansjoerg Himmel | 2,285 | Ruhrgebiet VL2 9798 | B04 |
| Jan 1991 | Gisbert Schlichtmann | 2,250 | Oberliga NRW 9091 II | A07 |
| May 1999 | Siegfried Wilbert | 2,101 | Ruhrgebiet VK3 9899 | A08 |
| Mar 2000 | Christoph Wolff | 2,100 | Ruhrgebiet VK4 9900 | D79 |
| Jan 2005 | Karl Wilhelm Schulz | 2,087 | Ruhrgebiet VK2 0405 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga NRW 8788 II | 1988 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,025 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,444 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK4 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,231 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,057 |
| Oberliga NRW 9091 II | 1991 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,166 |
| chT-Ruhrgebiet VL2 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,230 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga1 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,861 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,986 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Helmut Olf's chess games?
159 games by Hans-Helmut Olf, from Apr 2024 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 Hans-Helmut Olf has played.
What does Hans-Helmut Olf play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Hans-Helmut Olf opens with 1.Nf3 (73% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Helmut Olf answers 1...Nf6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Hans-Helmut Olf play as White?
As White, Hans-Helmut Olf's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (18 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Helmut Olf play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Helmut Olf most often plays: Alekhine Defense (30 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Hans-Helmut Olf's FIDE rating?
Hans-Helmut Olf is currently rated 1,975 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,001 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Hans-Helmut Olf played?
Our database contains 159 games by Hans-Helmut Olf, covering Apr 2024 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 63 draws, 39 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Helmut Olf?
159 games by Hans-Helmut Olf 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.