Prepare against Helena Neumann
WFM · DEU · World #33,202 classical · FIDE ID 16275365
Our database contains 209 games by Helena Neumann, covering May 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Helena Neumann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helena Neumann 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 | 1,968 | 2,126 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,052 | 2,126 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,060 | 2,124 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 209 | 87 | 25 | 97 | 41.6% |
| As White | 101 | 40 | 13 | 48 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 108 | 47 | 12 | 49 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helena Neumann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helena Neumann's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 83.2% | 46.4% |
| g3 | 13 | 12.9% | 46.2% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Neumann usually continues Nf3 (44.2% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Neumann usually continues Nf3 (45.2% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Neumann usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.g3 — 13% of White games, 46.2% score
- …g6 (31% of these games) — Neumann usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Neumann usually continues Bg2 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Neumann usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 43 | 66.2% | 55.8% |
| c5 | 12 | 18.5% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 9.2% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 6.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 55.0% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 7 | 35.0% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Helena Neumann's chess games
All 209 games by Helena Neumann in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - 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: 87 wins, 25 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 17 | 6/1/10 | 35.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Kateryna Dolzhykova | 2,331 | ch-GER Blitz w | C07 |
| Jul 2025 | Blaz Bratovic | 2,319 | Titled Tue Late | B90 |
| May 2025 | Mitra Hejazipour | 2,310 | Titled Tue Late | A01 |
| Jul 2025 | L Souza | 2,254 | Titled Tue Late | B17 |
| Jun 2026 | Tsetskhladze,Mariam | 2,234 | World Youth Girls U18 | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 44 | 14 | 2,020 |
| ch-GER Blitz w | 2025 | 28 | 18 | 2,124 |
| German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Women | 2026 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,018 |
| ch-GER U16 Girls | 2024 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,652 |
| World Youth Girls U18 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,864 |
| Mitropa Cup Women 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,040 |
| DEM U18w | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,945 |
| German Chess Championship 2026 | Candidates Women | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,120 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helena Neumann's chess games?
209 games by Helena Neumann, from May 2023 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 Helena Neumann has played.
What does Helena Neumann play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Helena Neumann opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.g3 (13% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helena Neumann answers 1...c6 (66% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Helena Neumann play as White?
As White, Helena Neumann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helena Neumann play as Black?
As Black, Helena Neumann most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Helena Neumann's FIDE rating?
Helena Neumann is currently rated 1,968 in classical chess, 2,052 in rapid and 2,060 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,126 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Helena Neumann played?
Our database contains 209 games by Helena Neumann, covering May 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 25 draws, 97 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helena Neumann?
209 games by Helena Neumann 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.