Prepare against Helge Wesoly
DEU · World #89,694 classical · FIDE ID 24677833
When preparing against Helge Wesoly, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 111 games by Helge Wesoly, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helge Wesoly's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helge Wesoly 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 | 1,760 | 1,858 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,797 | 1,816 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 35 | 26 | 50 | 31.5% |
| As White | 56 | 19 | 10 | 27 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 55 | 16 | 16 | 23 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helge Wesoly's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helge Wesoly's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 56 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Wesoly usually continues c4 (28.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Wesoly usually continues c4 (61.4% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Wesoly usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 100.0% | 40.6% |
Helge Wesoly's chess games
All 111 games by Helge Wesoly in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 35 wins, 26 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A68 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Rainer Roehl | 2,195 | Strelasund Open | A57 |
| Jan 2003 | Matthias Kleifges | 2,175 | 11th Bad Bertrich Open | B22 |
| Apr 2006 | Alexander Diehm | 2,111 | 1st Main Vogelsberg Open | A85 |
| May 2008 | Raimund Hoeck | 2,064 | 11th Rhein Main Open | D46 |
| Aug 2014 | Norbert Seifert | 2,000 | 17th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | B95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strelasund Open | 1998 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,181 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 1,866 |
| 11th Bad Bertrich Open | 2003 | 7 | 3 | 1,960 |
| 17th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,881 |
| 10th Rhein Main Open | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 1,770 |
| 11th Rhein Main Open | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,709 |
| ch-Hessen Gr-C | 2009 | 7 | 2 | 1,738 |
| 13th Rhein Main Open | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,768 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helge Wesoly's chess games?
111 games by Helge Wesoly, from Apr 2007 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 Wesoly has played.
What does Helge Wesoly play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Helge Wesoly opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helge Wesoly answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Helge Wesoly play as White?
As White, Helge Wesoly's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helge Wesoly play as Black?
As Black, Helge Wesoly most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Helge Wesoly's FIDE rating?
Helge Wesoly is currently rated 1,760 in classical chess, 1,797 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,858 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Helge Wesoly played?
Our database contains 111 games by Helge Wesoly, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 26 draws, 50 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helge Wesoly?
111 games by Helge Wesoly 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.