Prepare against Helmar Liebscher
DEU · World #31,355 classical · FIDE ID 24679828
Our database contains 232 games by Helmar Liebscher, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helmar Liebscher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmar Liebscher 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 | 1,978 | 2,115 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,087 | 2,100 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 232 | 88 | 84 | 60 | 37.9% |
| As White | 117 | 49 | 39 | 29 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 115 | 39 | 45 | 31 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmar Liebscher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmar Liebscher's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 117 | 100.0% | 58.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Liebscher usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Liebscher usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Liebscher usually continues d4 (46.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 44 | 100.0% | 56.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Helmar Liebscher's chess games
All 232 games by Helmar Liebscher in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 88 wins, 84 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 18 | 4/9/5 | 22.2% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Alexander Moiseenko | 2,667 | Dresden ZMD Open | B32 |
| Aug 2012 | Bernhard Schippan | 2,288 | ch-GER Seniors | C25 |
| Apr 2009 | Harri M Hurme | 2,241 | 11th chT-EU Seniors | C36 |
| Aug 2011 | Gerhard Schmidt | 2,229 | 23rd ch-GER Seniors | B93 |
| May 2016 | Werner Szenetra | 2,195 | 24th ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Seniors | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2010 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,160 |
| 16th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,088 |
| 23rd ch-GER Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,206 |
| 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,011 |
| 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,205 |
| 12th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,941 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 2,003 |
| 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,079 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmar Liebscher's chess games?
232 games by Helmar Liebscher, from Jul 2009 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 Helmar Liebscher has played.
What does Helmar Liebscher play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Helmar Liebscher opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmar Liebscher answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Helmar Liebscher play as White?
As White, Helmar Liebscher's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmar Liebscher play as Black?
As Black, Helmar Liebscher most often plays: Indian Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Helmar Liebscher's FIDE rating?
Helmar Liebscher is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess, 2,087 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,115 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Helmar Liebscher played?
Our database contains 232 games by Helmar Liebscher, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 84 draws, 60 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmar Liebscher?
232 games by Helmar Liebscher 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.