Prepare against Hellmuth Lebermann
DEU · World #58,301 classical · FIDE ID 4634594
When preparing against Hellmuth Lebermann, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 344 games by Hellmuth Lebermann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hellmuth Lebermann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hellmuth Lebermann 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 | 1,862 | 2,063 | Jul 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 344 | 122 | 108 | 114 | 35.5% |
| As White | 174 | 68 | 61 | 45 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 170 | 54 | 47 | 69 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hellmuth Lebermann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hellmuth Lebermann's side.
First moves as White (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 126 | 72.4% | 60.7% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 14.9% | 42.3% |
| d4 | 15 | 8.6% | 43.3% |
| c4 | 6 | 3.4% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 60.7% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Lebermann usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Lebermann usually continues d4 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Lebermann usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lebermann usually continues g3 (42.3% score)
- …f5 (15% of these games) — Lebermann usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Lebermann usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 57.7% | 37.8% |
| e5 | 20 | 28.2% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 8.5% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 45.2% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 24 | 38.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 14.5% | 22.2% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Hellmuth Lebermann's chess games
All 344 games by Hellmuth Lebermann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 122 wins, 108 draws, 114 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 19 | 9/7/3 | 47.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C21 | Center Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 12/11/6 | 41.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 5/5/10 | 25.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Enrico Marchio | 2,285 | ch-Hessen | A40 |
| Jun 2002 | Michael Mueller | 2,269 | 5th Rhein Main Open | B02 |
| Jan 2000 | Henning Silber | 2,259 | Bad Wildbad Open | B22 |
| Jan 1996 | Rolf Huss | 2,255 | Hofbieber Open | D06 |
| Jun 2009 | Georg Haubt | 2,237 | 12th Rhein Main Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2015 | 28 | 16.5 | 1,905 |
| Hessen qual | 1991 | 22 | 10 | – |
| Bad Wildbad Open | 2001 | 15 | 6 | 2,236 |
| ch-Frankfurt | 2011 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,009 |
| ch-Hessen | 1997 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,007 |
| Hofbieber Open | 1996 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,304 |
| ch-Hessen MVT | 1995 | 11 | 6 | 2,158 |
| ch-Hessen qual-B | 1988 | 11 | 4.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hellmuth Lebermann's chess games?
344 games by Hellmuth Lebermann, from Apr 2003 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 Hellmuth Lebermann has played.
What does Hellmuth Lebermann play on the first move as White?
Across 174 games with White in our database, Hellmuth Lebermann opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hellmuth Lebermann answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Hellmuth Lebermann play as White?
As White, Hellmuth Lebermann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 47.4% win rate); French Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 174 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hellmuth Lebermann play as Black?
As Black, Hellmuth Lebermann most often plays: Benoni Defense (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Elephant Gambit (16 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 170 games.
What is Hellmuth Lebermann's FIDE rating?
Hellmuth Lebermann is currently rated 1,862 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Hellmuth Lebermann played?
Our database contains 344 games by Hellmuth Lebermann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 122 wins, 108 draws, 114 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hellmuth Lebermann?
344 games by Hellmuth Lebermann 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.