Prepare against Helge Verhoef
DEU · World #24,170 classical · FIDE ID 4691083
Our database contains 102 games by Helge Verhoef, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helge Verhoef's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helge Verhoef 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 | 2,024 | 2,086 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,967 | 1,979 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,894 | 1,987 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 29 | 41 | 32 | 28.4% |
| As White | 52 | 18 | 20 | 14 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 50 | 11 | 21 | 18 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helge Verhoef's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helge Verhoef's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 51 | 98.1% | 53.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 53.9% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Verhoef usually continues c4 (45.7% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Verhoef usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Verhoef usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Verhoef usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 56.0% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 11 | 44.0% | 40.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 61.1% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
Helge Verhoef's chess games
All 102 games by Helge Verhoef 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: 29 wins, 41 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Manfred Keller | 2,189 | 28th Latschach Open | D87 |
| Sep 2003 | Ingo Voss | 2,185 | 14th Seefeld Open | D13 |
| Sep 2001 | Dankward Thielen | 2,120 | 12th Seefeld Open | D63 |
| Jul 2010 | Josef Wegerer | 2,074 | St Veit Open A 29th | B05 |
| Dec 2014 | Hans-Juergen Bade | 2,047 | Oberliga Nord W 1415 | B05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,964 |
| 12th Seefeld Open | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,161 |
| 13th Seefeld Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 1,976 |
| 16th Seefeld Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,927 |
| 14th Seefeld Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,152 |
| 11th Seefeld Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,883 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 2,153 |
| 27th Wilhelm Werner Memorial H | 2002 | 7 | 5 | 2,000 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helge Verhoef's chess games?
102 games by Helge Verhoef, 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 Verhoef has played.
What does Helge Verhoef play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Helge Verhoef opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helge Verhoef answers 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games).
What openings does Helge Verhoef play as White?
As White, Helge Verhoef's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helge Verhoef play as Black?
As Black, Helge Verhoef most often plays: Alekhine Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Helge Verhoef's FIDE rating?
Helge Verhoef is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 1,967 in rapid and 1,894 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Helge Verhoef played?
Our database contains 102 games by Helge Verhoef, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 41 draws, 32 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helge Verhoef?
102 games by Helge Verhoef 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.