Prepare against Helge Delion
DEU · World #42,762 classical · FIDE ID 12914568
When preparing against Helge Delion, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 50 games by Helge Delion, covering Nov 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Helge Delion's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helge Delion 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 | 1,923 | 1,923 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,059 | 2,064 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,878 | 1,913 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 14 | 12 | 24 | 28.0% |
| As White | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helge Delion's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helge Delion's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 81.5% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Delion usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Delion usually continues f4 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Delion usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Delion usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Delion usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 21.4% |
Helge Delion's chess games
All 50 games by Helge Delion in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2023 - Sep 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: 14 wins, 12 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C33 | King's Gambit | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E31 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Rolf Menk | 2,195 | Pinneberg Winter M class | C88 |
| Nov 1999 | Dirk Thomaschke | 2,066 | Pinneberg | C47 |
| Jul 2026 | Vedant Nayudu | 1,797 | 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | C55 |
| Jul 2026 | Gion Schaefer | 1,714 | 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | B45 |
| Jul 2026 | Aurelien Bujes | 1,698 | 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinneberg Winter M class | 1999 | 16 | 7 | 2,135 |
| 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 1,810 |
| Caribbean Open | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,192 |
| Pinneberg | 1999 | 6 | 2 | 2,035 |
| Regionalliga NordN | 1990 | 2 | 1.5 | – |
| Oberliga Nord N 0405 | 2005 | 2 | 0 | 1,695 |
| Regionalliga NordN 9091 | 1991 | 1 | 0 | – |
| Oberliga Nord N 9899 | 1998 | 1 | 0 | 1,735 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helge Delion's chess games?
50 games by Helge Delion, from Nov 2023 to Sep 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 Delion has played.
What does Helge Delion play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Helge Delion opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helge Delion answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Helge Delion play as White?
As White, Helge Delion's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helge Delion play as Black?
As Black, Helge Delion most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Helge Delion's FIDE rating?
Helge Delion is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess, 2,059 in rapid and 1,878 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,923 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Helge Delion played?
Our database contains 50 games by Helge Delion, covering Nov 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 12 draws, 24 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helge Delion?
50 games by Helge Delion 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.