Prepare against Helen Milligan
CM · New Zealand · World #45,587 classical · FIDE ID 2401312
Our database contains 997 games by Helen Milligan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helen Milligan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helen Milligan 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 | 1,911 | 2,111 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 1,978 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,923 | 1,968 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 997 | 273 | 372 | 352 | 27.4% |
| As White | 497 | 158 | 193 | 146 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 500 | 115 | 179 | 206 | 23.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helen Milligan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helen Milligan's side.
First moves as White (497 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 485 | 97.6% | 51.5% |
| d4 | 11 | 2.2% | 40.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 51.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Milligan usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Milligan usually continues Nf3 (53.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Milligan usually continues d4 (49.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 40.9% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Milligan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Milligan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Milligan usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (247 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 189 | 76.5% | 42.6% |
| c5 | 31 | 12.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 27 | 10.9% | 31.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 178 | 98.9% | 40.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
Helen Milligan's chess games
All 997 games by Helen Milligan 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: 273 wins, 372 draws, 352 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 62 | 19/23/20 | 30.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 44 | 19/13/12 | 43.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 28 | 9/13/6 | 32.1% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 26 | 6/17/3 | 23.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 26 | 7/8/11 | 26.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 25 | 10/10/5 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 3/9/8 | 15.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 3/10/4 | 17.6% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 34 | 7/9/18 | 20.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 31 | 5/14/12 | 16.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 29 | 10/10/9 | 34.5% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 25 | 6/9/10 | 24.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 24 | 8/10/6 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 22 | 3/5/14 | 13.6% |
| A26 | English Opening | 20 | 0/6/14 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 19 | 2/4/13 | 10.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Anthony F Ker | 2,359 | Queenstown Open | B08 |
| Feb 2004 | Subbaraman Meenakshi | 2,328 | Gibraltar Masters | E12 |
| May 1999 | Tea Lanchava | 2,261 | Saint Vincent zt w | E21 |
| Jan 2000 | Billy Lo | 2,260 | Southend Open | B33 |
| Nov 1988 | Diane Savereide | 2,245 | Olympiad Women-28 | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Trundle Qualifiers | 2020 | 36 | 16.5 | 1,966 |
| Oceania zt | 2015 | 27 | 13 | 1,911 |
| Queenstown Open | 2012 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,123 |
| George Trundle Qualifier | 2010 | 18 | 11 | 2,092 |
| Sydney Open A | 2009 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,973 |
| Sydney Open | 2010 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,976 |
| ch-North Island | 2012 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,072 |
| ch-Asia Seniors 50 | 2024 | 14 | 6 | 1,991 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helen Milligan's chess games?
997 games by Helen Milligan, 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 Helen Milligan has played.
What does Helen Milligan play on the first move as White?
Across 497 games with White in our database, Helen Milligan opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helen Milligan answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Helen Milligan play as White?
As White, Helen Milligan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (62 games, 30.6% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (44 games, 43.2% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (28 games, 32.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 497 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helen Milligan play as Black?
As Black, Helen Milligan most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (34 games, 20.6% win rate); Petrov's Defense (31 games, 16.1% win rate); Italian Game (29 games, 34.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 500 games.
What is Helen Milligan's FIDE rating?
Helen Milligan is currently rated 1,911 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid and 1,923 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Helen Milligan played?
Our database contains 997 games by Helen Milligan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 273 wins, 372 draws, 352 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helen Milligan?
997 games by Helen Milligan 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.