Prepare against Helmut Baur
DEU · World #106,044 classical · FIDE ID 4661028
When preparing against Helmut Baur, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 57 games by Helmut Baur, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Baur's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Baur 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 | 1,712 | 1,905 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,667 | 1,735 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,892 | 1,905 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 13 | 27 | 17 | 22.8% |
| As White | 31 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 26 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 7.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Baur's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Baur's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 100.0% | 56.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Baur usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Baur usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Baur usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 32.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Helmut Baur's chess games
All 57 games by Helmut Baur in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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: 13 wins, 27 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Mikhail Lekakh | 1,918 | 26th chB-GER Seniors | D05 |
| Aug 2014 | Hans-Dieter Badenstedt | 1,899 | 26th chB-GER Seniors | A80 |
| Jan 1995 | Peter Pescoller | 1,800 | 10th Wattens Open | D03 |
| Aug 2014 | Peter Baier | 1,712 | 26th chB-GER Seniors | D02 |
| Aug 2016 | Hans Koellmer | 1,646 | 28th chB-GER Seniors | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Oberschwaben | 1994 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,230 |
| 27th chB-GER Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,572 |
| 10th Wattens Open | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 1,894 |
| 26th chB-GER Seniors | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 1,905 |
| 28th chB-GER Seniors | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,761 |
| Badenweiler Open | 1994 | 3 | 0 | 1,820 |
| 1st Markdorf Open | 2004 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Baur's chess games?
57 games by Helmut Baur, from Oct 2013 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 Baur has played.
What does Helmut Baur play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Helmut Baur opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Baur answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Helmut Baur play as White?
As White, Helmut Baur's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (8 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Torre Attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Baur play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Baur most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Helmut Baur's FIDE rating?
Helmut Baur is currently rated 1,712 in classical chess, 1,667 in rapid and 1,892 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,905 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Helmut Baur played?
Our database contains 57 games by Helmut Baur, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 27 draws, 17 losses (22.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Baur?
57 games by Helmut Baur 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.