Prepare against Helmut Angerer
Austria · World #19,541 classical · FIDE ID 1607162
Our database contains 99 games by Helmut Angerer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Angerer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Angerer 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 | 2,061 | 2,205 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,131 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,919 | 2,127 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 34 | 28 | 37 | 34.3% |
| As White | 53 | 19 | 12 | 22 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 46 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Angerer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Angerer's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 45 | 84.9% | 48.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 7.5% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 5.7% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 85% of White games, 48.9% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Angerer usually continues Bb2 (55.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Angerer usually continues Bb2 (53.8% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Angerer usually continues Bb2 (28.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Angerer usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Angerer usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 66.7% | 57.1% |
| b6 | 6 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
Helmut Angerer's chess games
All 99 games by Helmut Angerer 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: 34 wins, 28 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 45 | 16/12/17 | 35.6% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C81 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | French Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Christoph Pragua | 2,499 | Alpenpokal Open | C81 |
| Jan 1996 | Raffi Topakian | 2,325 | chT-AUT2W 9596 | C00 |
| Oct 2003 | Guenther Lawitsch | 2,270 | chT2W-AUT 0304 | A01 |
| Jan 1993 | Matias Jolowicz | 2,265 | Alpenpokal Open | B85 |
| Oct 2004 | Rainer Bezler | 2,242 | chT2W-AUT 0405 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2W-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,185 |
| chT2W-AUT 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 9 | 2,400 |
| chT2W-AUT 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,274 |
| chT-AUT2W 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,109 |
| chT2W-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,040 |
| chT2W-AUT 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,283 |
| chT2W-AUT 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,254 |
| chT2W-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 3 | 2,047 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Angerer's chess games?
99 games by Helmut Angerer, 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 Helmut Angerer has played.
What does Helmut Angerer play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Helmut Angerer opens with 1.b3 (85% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Angerer answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...b6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Helmut Angerer play as White?
As White, Helmut Angerer's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (45 games, 35.6% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Angerer play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Angerer most often plays: French Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Horwitz Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Owen Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Helmut Angerer's FIDE rating?
Helmut Angerer is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid and 1,919 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Helmut Angerer played?
Our database contains 99 games by Helmut Angerer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 28 draws, 37 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Angerer?
99 games by Helmut Angerer 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.