Prepare against Hellmut Klevenow
DEU · World #105,398 classical · FIDE ID 12911798
When preparing against Hellmut Klevenow, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 41.2% over 17 games.
Our database contains 117 games by Hellmut Klevenow, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hellmut Klevenow's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hellmut Klevenow 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 | 1,714 | 1,844 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,827 | 1,827 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 34 | 37 | 46 | 29.1% |
| As White | 56 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 61 | 16 | 17 | 28 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hellmut Klevenow's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hellmut Klevenow's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 55.4% | 61.3% |
| d4 | 23 | 41.1% | 39.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 61.3% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Klevenow usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Klevenow usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Klevenow usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 39.1% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Klevenow usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Klevenow usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Klevenow usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 52.6% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 21.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 65.4% | 47.1% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 30.8% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Hellmut Klevenow's chess games
All 117 games by Hellmut Klevenow in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 34 wins, 37 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D58 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| A38 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Wolfgang zum Winkel | 1,869 | 24th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | D15 |
| Feb 2010 | Heinrich Kornath | 1,854 | 26th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | C06 |
| Feb 2008 | Guenter Ahlberg | 1,825 | 24th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | B18 |
| Feb 2015 | Helmut Koerner | 1,711 | 31st ch-Berlin Seniors Open | A52 |
| Feb 2006 | Michael Winz | 1,624 | 22nd ch-Brandenburg Seniors | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,585 |
| 22nd ch-Brandenburg Seniors | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,710 |
| 27th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,588 |
| 34th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,617 |
| 32nd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,567 |
| 24th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,836 |
| 31st ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,700 |
| 22nd ch-GER Seniors | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,625 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hellmut Klevenow's chess games?
117 games by Hellmut Klevenow, from Nov 2010 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 Hellmut Klevenow has played.
What does Hellmut Klevenow play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Hellmut Klevenow opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hellmut Klevenow answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games).
What openings does Hellmut Klevenow play as White?
As White, Hellmut Klevenow's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hellmut Klevenow play as Black?
As Black, Hellmut Klevenow most often plays: Slav Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Hellmut Klevenow's FIDE rating?
Hellmut Klevenow is currently rated 1,714 in classical chess, 1,827 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,844 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Hellmut Klevenow played?
Our database contains 117 games by Hellmut Klevenow, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 37 draws, 46 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hellmut Klevenow?
117 games by Hellmut Klevenow 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.