Prepare against Helmut Abraham
DEU · World #140,090 classical · FIDE ID 24629022
When preparing against Helmut Abraham, expect 1.Nf3 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%).
Our database contains 71 games by Helmut Abraham, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Abraham's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Abraham 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 | 1,620 | 1,817 | Jan 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 12 | 17 | 42 | 16.9% |
| As White | 34 | 9 | 7 | 18 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 37 | 3 | 10 | 24 | 8.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Abraham's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Abraham's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 28 | 82.4% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 8.8% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 8.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 82% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Abraham usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Abraham usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Abraham usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Abraham usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Abraham usually continues dxe5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 100.0% | 22.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 7.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
Helmut Abraham's chess games
All 71 games by Helmut Abraham in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 12 wins, 17 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2006 | Robert Walz | 1,984 | 17th Seefeld Open | A34 |
| Sep 2006 | Digby Brett | 1,855 | 17th Seefeld Open | E65 |
| Sep 2004 | Paul Schirra | 1,752 | 15th Seefeld Open | A20 |
| Aug 2014 | Michael Woinowski | 1,731 | 13th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | D41 |
| Dec 2016 | Brendan Macintyre | 1,548 | San Francisco TNM Fall Open | D06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Seefeld Open | 2004 | 9 | 3 | 1,778 |
| 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,377 |
| 17th Seefeld Open | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 1,832 |
| 13th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,668 |
| 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,394 |
| 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,560 |
| 19th Seefeld Open | 2008 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,395 |
| San Francisco TNM Fall Open | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,639 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Abraham's chess games?
71 games by Helmut Abraham, from Jan 2007 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 Helmut Abraham has played.
What does Helmut Abraham play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Helmut Abraham opens with 1.Nf3 (82% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Abraham answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Helmut Abraham play as White?
As White, Helmut Abraham's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Abraham play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Abraham most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Helmut Abraham's FIDE rating?
Helmut Abraham is currently rated 1,620 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,817 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Helmut Abraham played?
Our database contains 71 games by Helmut Abraham, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 17 draws, 42 losses (16.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Abraham?
71 games by Helmut Abraham 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.