Prepare against Helene Giss
DEU · World #23,530 classical · FIDE ID 24613045
Our database contains 358 games by Helene Giss, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helene Giss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helene Giss 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 | 2,029 | 2,081 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,034 | 2,040 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,037 | 2,047 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 358 | 121 | 131 | 106 | 33.8% |
| As White | 181 | 74 | 64 | 43 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 177 | 47 | 67 | 63 | 26.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helene Giss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helene Giss's side.
First moves as White (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 179 | 98.9% | 58.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 58.4% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Giss usually continues d3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Giss usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Giss usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Giss usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 82 | 91.1% | 47.6% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 5.6% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 41 | 73.2% | 36.6% |
| d5 | 13 | 23.2% | 46.2% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Helene Giss's chess games
All 358 games by Helene Giss in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 121 wins, 131 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 56 | 20/22/14 | 35.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 9/9/6 | 37.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 18 | 8/7/3 | 44.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 27 | 8/12/7 | 29.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 26 | 4/13/9 | 15.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2013 | Tatiana Melamed | 2,360 | ch-GER w rapid | B23 |
| Sep 2005 | Leonid Sobolevsky | 2,277 | 2nd Nuremberg LGA Cup | B06 |
| Dec 2012 | Manfred Schuette | 2,208 | Oberliga Bayern 1213 | D05 |
| Jul 2007 | Claudia Eckhardt | 2,197 | ch-GER w | B20 |
| Nov 2014 | Werner Mueller | 2,181 | Oberliga Bayern 1415 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2009 | 18 | 8 | 1,920 |
| ch-GER w | 2009 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,088 |
| ch-GER U16 Girls | 2005 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,819 |
| ch-GER U14 Girls | 2003 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,346 |
| ch-GER U18 Girls | 2007 | 18 | 10 | 1,897 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2008 | 14 | 10 | 2,006 |
| chT-GER U20 Girls | 2006 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,857 |
| chT-GER U14 Girls | 2003 | 13 | 8 | 1,682 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helene Giss's chess games?
358 games by Helene Giss, from Apr 2004 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 Helene Giss has played.
What does Helene Giss play on the first move as White?
Across 181 games with White in our database, Helene Giss opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helene Giss answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Helene Giss play as White?
As White, Helene Giss's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (56 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Scotch Game (18 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 181 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helene Giss play as Black?
As Black, Helene Giss most often plays: French Defense (27 games, 29.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (26 games, 15.4% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 177 games.
What is Helene Giss's FIDE rating?
Helene Giss is currently rated 2,029 in classical chess, 2,034 in rapid and 2,037 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,081 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Helene Giss played?
Our database contains 358 games by Helene Giss, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 121 wins, 131 draws, 106 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helene Giss?
358 games by Helene Giss 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.