Prepare against Helge Wittur
DEU · World #55,315 classical · FIDE ID 24644218
When preparing against Helge Wittur, expect 1.e4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 402 games by Helge Wittur, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helge Wittur's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helge Wittur 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 | 1,873 | 2,049 | Nov 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 402 | 150 | 116 | 136 | 37.3% |
| As White | 202 | 90 | 62 | 50 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 200 | 60 | 54 | 86 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helge Wittur's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helge Wittur's side.
First moves as White (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 99 | 49.0% | 64.6% |
| d4 | 56 | 27.7% | 53.6% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 14.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 17 | 8.4% | 70.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 64.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Wittur usually continues Nf3 (73.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Wittur usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Wittur usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Wittur usually continues c4 (48.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Wittur usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Wittur usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 35 | 37.6% | 37.1% |
| e5 | 30 | 32.3% | 31.7% |
| c5 | 22 | 23.7% | 38.6% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 66.7% | 46.4% |
| f5 | 15 | 23.8% | 46.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Helge Wittur's chess games
All 402 games by Helge Wittur in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 150 wins, 116 draws, 136 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | Réti Opening | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 19 | 4/9/6 | 21.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Thorsten Meyer | 2,295 | ch-Langenhagen Open | B01 |
| Jan 1999 | Felix Gerland | 2,215 | ch-Hannover MT | B24 |
| Oct 2002 | Ilja Schneider | 2,181 | ch-Hannover MT | B23 |
| Jan 2009 | Torben Schulze | 2,148 | ch-Hannover Region | A35 |
| Jan 2000 | Henning Hupe | 2,132 | ch-Hannover MT | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Langenhagen Open | 2019 | 135 | 78.5 | 1,779 |
| ch-Hannover Region | 2015 | 69 | 42.5 | 1,845 |
| ch-Hannover MT | 2009 | 47 | 16.5 | 1,927 |
| chC-Hannover | 2015 | 41 | 17.5 | 1,909 |
| Hannover Bezirks Open | 2020 | 22 | 13.5 | 1,850 |
| ch-Hannover Open | 1993 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-Hannover C/D | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,008 |
| ch-Hannover Region MT | 2003 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,882 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Andreas Herrmann (17 games) · Torben Schulze (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helge Wittur's chess games?
402 games by Helge Wittur, from Jan 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 Wittur has played.
What does Helge Wittur play on the first move as White?
Across 202 games with White in our database, Helge Wittur opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helge Wittur answers 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...f5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Helge Wittur play as White?
As White, Helge Wittur's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (15 games, 26.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 202 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helge Wittur play as Black?
As Black, Helge Wittur most often plays: Dutch Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 200 games.
What is Helge Wittur's FIDE rating?
Helge Wittur is currently rated 1,873 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,049 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Helge Wittur played?
Our database contains 402 games by Helge Wittur, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 150 wins, 116 draws, 136 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helge Wittur?
402 games by Helge Wittur 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.