Prepare against Helge Colpe
DEU · World #23,885 classical · FIDE ID 4685644
Our database contains 180 games by Helge Colpe, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helge Colpe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helge Colpe 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 | 2,026 | 2,117 | Jul 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 73 | 40 | 67 | 40.6% |
| As White | 96 | 43 | 21 | 32 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 84 | 30 | 19 | 35 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helge Colpe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helge Colpe's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 94 | 97.9% | 55.9% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Colpe usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Colpe usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Colpe usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Colpe usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Colpe usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 52 | 94.5% | 48.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 94.4% | 44.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Helge Colpe's chess games
All 180 games by Helge Colpe 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: 73 wins, 40 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2008 | Thomas Fiebig | 2,388 | ch-GER Net qual2 U25 | D37 |
| Jun 2008 | Aljoscha Feuerstack | 2,368 | ch-GER Net qual2 U25 | D15 |
| Oct 2005 | Manuel Weeks | 2,268 | Hamburg Junge Open | E11 |
| Oct 2005 | Wim Koster | 2,243 | Hamburg Junge Open | E56 |
| Jan 1997 | Wilfried Pfeifer | 2,235 | Hamburg Lucky Open | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2003 | 24 | 12.5 | 1,876 |
| Hamburg Lucky Open | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,190 |
| 14th Kiel Open | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,224 |
| 6th Wichern Open | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,146 |
| ch-GER U20 int | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,083 |
| 2nd Lucky Open | 1999 | 9 | 7 | 1,635 |
| Hamburg Junge Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,204 |
| Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,870 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helge Colpe's chess games?
180 games by Helge Colpe, 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 Helge Colpe has played.
What does Helge Colpe play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Helge Colpe opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helge Colpe answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Helge Colpe play as White?
As White, Helge Colpe's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helge Colpe play as Black?
As Black, Helge Colpe most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Helge Colpe's FIDE rating?
Helge Colpe is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,117 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Helge Colpe played?
Our database contains 180 games by Helge Colpe, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 40 draws, 67 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helge Colpe?
180 games by Helge Colpe 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.