Prepare against Helgi Dam Ziska
GM · FRO · World #346 classical · FIDE ID 7200595
Our database contains 780 games by Helgi Dam Ziska, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helgi Dam Ziska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helgi Dam Ziska 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 | 2,542 | 2,555 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,583 | 2,676 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,563 | 2,652 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 780 | 389 | 250 | 141 | 49.9% |
| As White | 390 | 213 | 112 | 65 | 54.6% |
| As Black | 390 | 176 | 138 | 76 | 45.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helgi Dam Ziska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helgi Dam Ziska's side.
First moves as White (390 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 343 | 87.9% | 69.5% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 6.9% | 57.4% |
| c4 | 9 | 2.3% | 88.9% |
| f4 | 9 | 2.3% | 72.2% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 69.5% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Ziska usually continues Nf3 (69.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Ziska usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Ziska usually continues d3 (65.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 57.4% score
- …d5 (59% of these games) — Ziska usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Ziska usually continues g3 (35.7% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Ziska usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 148 | 97.4% | 64.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 150 | 92.6% | 60.3% |
| f5 | 10 | 6.2% | 55.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Helgi Dam Ziska's chess games
All 780 games by Helgi Dam Ziska in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 389 wins, 250 draws, 141 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 37 | 22/10/5 | 59.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 36 | 18/11/7 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 23 | 11/6/6 | 47.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 18 | 11/5/2 | 61.1% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 13 | 7/6/0 | 53.8% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 75 | 35/23/17 | 46.7% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 34 | 11/18/5 | 32.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 32 | 13/11/8 | 40.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 27 | 13/7/7 | 48.1% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 24 | 13/6/5 | 54.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 23 | 11/5/7 | 47.8% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 22 | 6/12/4 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 10/5/3 | 55.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 9/3/1 | 69.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,633 | Riga Tal Memorial Blitz | B06 |
| Mar 2006 | Jan H Timman | 2,630 | 22nd Reykjavik Open | B81 |
| Sep 2018 | Rafael Leitao | 2,620 | Olympiad-43 | B46 |
| Nov 2008 | Loek Van Wely | 2,618 | Olympiad-38 | B33 |
| Jun 2019 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,618 | ch-FRA blitz | E66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FAI | 2023 | 45 | 35.5 | 2,455 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2017 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,460 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 22 | 15 | 2,507 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2019 | 21 | 15 | 2,473 |
| Klaksvik | 2006 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,354 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2014 | 18 | 13 | 2,566 |
| Faroes Open | 2018 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,542 |
| ch-DEN | 2013 | 18 | 9 | 2,462 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Olavur Simonsen (11 games) · Hans Kristian Simonsen (11 games) · Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen (10 games)
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Where can I find Helgi Dam Ziska's chess games?
780 games by Helgi Dam Ziska, from Oct 2004 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 Helgi Dam Ziska has played.
What does Helgi Dam Ziska play on the first move as White?
Across 390 games with White in our database, Helgi Dam Ziska opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helgi Dam Ziska answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Helgi Dam Ziska play as White?
As White, Helgi Dam Ziska's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (37 games, 59.5% win rate); King's Indian Attack (36 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (23 games, 47.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 390 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helgi Dam Ziska play as Black?
As Black, Helgi Dam Ziska most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (75 games, 46.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (34 games, 32.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (32 games, 40.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 390 games.
What is Helgi Dam Ziska's FIDE rating?
Helgi Dam Ziska is currently rated 2,542 in classical chess, 2,583 in rapid and 2,563 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,555 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Helgi Dam Ziska played?
Our database contains 780 games by Helgi Dam Ziska, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 389 wins, 250 draws, 141 losses (49.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helgi Dam Ziska?
780 games by Helgi Dam Ziska 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.