Prepare against Tadeusz Helis
FM · Poland · World #24,565 classical · FIDE ID 1103750
Our database contains 576 games by Tadeusz Helis, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tadeusz Helis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tadeusz Helis 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 | 2,021 | 2,354 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,033 | 2,208 | Jan 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,095 | Aug 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 576 | 206 | 203 | 167 | 35.8% |
| As White | 292 | 114 | 107 | 71 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 284 | 92 | 96 | 96 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tadeusz Helis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tadeusz Helis's side.
First moves as White (292 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 133 | 45.5% | 54.9% |
| d4 | 80 | 27.4% | 61.3% |
| c4 | 62 | 21.2% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 16 | 5.5% | 65.6% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 46% of White games, 54.9% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Helis usually continues c4 (52.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Helis usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Helis usually continues c4 (57.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Helis usually continues Nf3 (64.1% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Helis usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Helis usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 142 | 94.0% | 49.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 2.6% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 91 | 96.8% | 48.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Tadeusz Helis's chess games
All 576 games by Tadeusz Helis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 206 wins, 203 draws, 167 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 59 | 19/25/15 | 32.2% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 36 | 8/20/8 | 22.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 30 | 15/8/7 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 18 | 7/8/3 | 38.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 103 | 25/45/33 | 24.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 31 | 11/9/11 | 35.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| E60 | English Opening | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2003 | Robert Kuczynski | 2,492 | POL-chT 1st League | A36 |
| Jun 2009 | Vitali Koziak | 2,475 | Rybnik Prefrow | A35 |
| Jan 1992 | Sergey Galdunts | 2,465 | Katowice Open | A10 |
| Jul 2001 | Petr Haba | 2,461 | Karvina Open | A52 |
| Jan 1995 | Leonid Voloshin | 2,435 | Litomysl Open | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2021 | 84 | 42 | 2,164 |
| Karvina Open | 2012 | 68 | 41 | 2,263 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2010 | 25 | 12 | 2,342 |
| ch-POL sf | 1998 | 22 | 10 | 2,206 |
| Raciborz Open | 2008 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,287 |
| chT-POL 1 | 2011 | 17 | 10 | 2,393 |
| Krynica Open A | 1998 | 11 | 6 | 2,413 |
| Litomysl Open | 1996 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,296 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tadeusz Helis's chess games?
576 games by Tadeusz Helis, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Tadeusz Helis has played.
What does Tadeusz Helis play on the first move as White?
Across 292 games with White in our database, Tadeusz Helis opens with 1.Nf3 (46% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tadeusz Helis answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Tadeusz Helis play as White?
As White, Tadeusz Helis's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (59 games, 32.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (36 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 292 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tadeusz Helis play as Black?
As Black, Tadeusz Helis most often plays: Sicilian (103 games, 24.3% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 47.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 284 games.
What is Tadeusz Helis's FIDE rating?
Tadeusz Helis is currently rated 2,021 in classical chess, 2,033 in rapid and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,354 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Tadeusz Helis played?
Our database contains 576 games by Tadeusz Helis, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 206 wins, 203 draws, 167 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tadeusz Helis?
576 games by Tadeusz Helis 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.