Prepare against Helmut Berresheim
DEU · World #22,998 classical · FIDE ID 4636996
Our database contains 286 games by Helmut Berresheim, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Berresheim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Berresheim 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 | 2,033 | 2,195 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,070 | 2,092 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 286 | 102 | 87 | 97 | 35.7% |
| As White | 147 | 63 | 41 | 43 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 139 | 39 | 46 | 54 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Berresheim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Berresheim's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 131 | 89.1% | 57.6% |
| e4 | 10 | 6.8% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 57.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Berresheim usually continues c4 (58.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Berresheim usually continues c4 (56.1% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Berresheim usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Berresheim usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Berresheim usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Berresheim usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 97.1% | 50.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 60.4% | 32.8% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 27.1% | 42.3% |
| f5 | 6 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
Helmut Berresheim's chess games
All 286 games by Helmut Berresheim 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: 102 wins, 87 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 26 | 10/7/9 | 38.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 21 | 5/4/12 | 23.8% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Andrew P H Kinsman | 2,395 | BL2-West 9798 | D32 |
| Jan 1991 | M. Bauer | 2,380 | ch-RLPF U15 | E90 |
| Dec 1994 | Thomas Heinatz | 2,360 | 11th Boeblingen Open | E94 |
| Jan 2003 | Joachim Hengelbrock | 2,315 | BL2-West 0304 | A32 |
| Jan 1995 | Burkhard Apsner | 2,275 | ch-RLP | A12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SJRP U20 | 1996 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,342 |
| ch-RLPF U17 | 1993 | 14 | 7.5 | – |
| DLM U20 | 1996 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,123 |
| ch-RLP | 1995 | 11 | 6 | 2,284 |
| ch-RLP Rp | 1995 | 11 | 6 | 2,201 |
| ch-RL | 1994 | 11 | 7 | – |
| BL2-West 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 2 | 2,187 |
| ch-GER U17 | 1993 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,041 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Berresheim's chess games?
286 games by Helmut Berresheim, 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 Berresheim has played.
What does Helmut Berresheim play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, Helmut Berresheim opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Berresheim answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Helmut Berresheim play as White?
As White, Helmut Berresheim's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (26 games, 38.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (18 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Berresheim play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Berresheim most often plays: Slav Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Helmut Berresheim's FIDE rating?
Helmut Berresheim is currently rated 2,033 in classical chess, 2,070 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,195 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Helmut Berresheim played?
Our database contains 286 games by Helmut Berresheim, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 87 draws, 97 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Berresheim?
286 games by Helmut Berresheim 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.