Prepare against Helmer Wieringa
NLD · World #56,402 classical · FIDE ID 1021729
Our database contains 104 games by Helmer Wieringa, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Helmer Wieringa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmer Wieringa 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 | 1,868 | 2,116 | Mar 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,951 | 1,986 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,969 | 1,995 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 45 | 16 | 43 | 43.3% |
| As White | 57 | 30 | 8 | 19 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 47 | 15 | 8 | 24 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmer Wieringa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmer Wieringa's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 98.2% | 60.7% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 60.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Wieringa usually continues Nf3 (73.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Wieringa usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Wieringa usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Wieringa usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 76.5% | 34.6% |
| c5 | 4 | 23.5% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 85.7% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
Helmer Wieringa's chess games
All 104 games by Helmer Wieringa in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 45 wins, 16 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D42 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Cor Kamstra | 2,360 | chTB-NED 9495 | D10 |
| Jan 1993 | Rob Witt | 2,330 | Haarlem AKN Open 2nd | C56 |
| Jun 2011 | Yochanan Afek | 2,295 | Hilversum Open | D42 |
| Jan 1997 | Johan Goormachtigh | 2,265 | 6th Haarlem AKN Open | B81 |
| Jan 1992 | Hans Galje | 2,205 | 01st Haarlem AKN Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilversum Open A | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,049 |
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,300 |
| 7th Terre degli Elimi Open | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,973 |
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,747 |
| Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,902 |
| chTB-NED 9495 | 1994 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,335 |
| 3rd Haarlem AKN Open | 1994 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,378 |
| 4th Haarlem AKN Open | 1995 | 6 | 3 | 2,412 |
Interactive opening tree from all 104 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmer Wieringa's chess games?
104 games by Helmer Wieringa, from Sep 2010 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 Helmer Wieringa has played.
What does Helmer Wieringa play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Helmer Wieringa opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmer Wieringa answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Helmer Wieringa play as White?
As White, Helmer Wieringa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 88.9% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmer Wieringa play as Black?
As Black, Helmer Wieringa most often plays: Slav Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Helmer Wieringa's FIDE rating?
Helmer Wieringa is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess, 1,951 in rapid and 1,969 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (Mar 2014).
How many games has Helmer Wieringa played?
Our database contains 104 games by Helmer Wieringa, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 16 draws, 43 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmer Wieringa?
104 games by Helmer Wieringa 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.