Prepare against Helge Biermann
DEU · World #72,557 classical · FIDE ID 4615360
When preparing against Helge Biermann, expect 1.c4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 105 games by Helge Biermann, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helge Biermann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helge Biermann 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 | 1,813 | 1,869 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 37 | 26 | 42 | 35.2% |
| As White | 53 | 21 | 14 | 18 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 52 | 16 | 12 | 24 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helge Biermann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helge Biermann's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 39 | 73.6% | 56.4% |
| e4 | 9 | 17.0% | 38.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 7.5% | 37.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 74% of White games, 56.4% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Biermann usually continues Nc3 (68.2% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Biermann usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Biermann usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 38.9% score
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Biermann usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Biermann usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Biermann usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 22 | 73.3% | 31.8% |
| e5 | 7 | 23.3% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
Helge Biermann's chess games
All 105 games by Helge Biermann in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 37 wins, 26 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Stefan Hein | 2,027 | Hamburger Liga Aufstieg | A16 |
| Sep 2011 | Jens-Erik Rudolph | 1,979 | ch-Hamburg MB | B07 |
| Sep 2006 | Stefan Wolff | 1,963 | ch-Pinneberg | A01 |
| Jun 2017 | Hans-Juergen Schulz | 1,878 | ch-Hamburg MB | C00 |
| Oct 2004 | Petar Vilenica | 1,824 | Hamburg League qual | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hamburg MB | 2017 | 40 | 16 | 1,748 |
| ch-Pinneberg | 2009 | 34 | 18 | 1,759 |
| Hamburg League qual | 2005 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,874 |
| Hamburg-ch Qual | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,714 |
| Hamburger Liga Aufstieg | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,882 |
| 1st Hamburg HSK DWZ Open | 2002 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,417 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helge Biermann's chess games?
105 games by Helge Biermann, from Oct 2008 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 Helge Biermann has played.
What does Helge Biermann play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Helge Biermann opens with 1.c4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helge Biermann answers 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Helge Biermann play as White?
As White, Helge Biermann's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helge Biermann play as Black?
As Black, Helge Biermann most often plays: French Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Helge Biermann's FIDE rating?
Helge Biermann is currently rated 1,813 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,869 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Helge Biermann played?
Our database contains 105 games by Helge Biermann, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 26 draws, 42 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helge Biermann?
105 games by Helge Biermann 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.