Prepare against Helmut Brahn
DEU · World #97,595 classical · FIDE ID 24614351
When preparing against Helmut Brahn, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 137 games by Helmut Brahn, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Brahn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Brahn 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 | 1,737 | 1,889 | Jan 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 39 | 27 | 71 | 28.5% |
| As White | 72 | 24 | 18 | 30 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 65 | 15 | 9 | 41 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Brahn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Brahn's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 72 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 45.8% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Brahn usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Brahn usually continues d4 (68.4% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Brahn usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 100.0% | 19.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 100.0% | 47.2% |
Helmut Brahn's chess games
All 137 games by Helmut Brahn in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 39 wins, 27 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C20 | English Opening: The Whale | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C20 | Dresden Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 3/1/13 | 17.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Anton Cherniavsky | 2,140 | 8th Bad Zwesten Open | E90 |
| Jul 2012 | Gerhard Diez | 2,032 | 15th Karl Mala Memorial Open | B84 |
| Jan 2005 | Tomislav Stojadinovic | 1,971 | 9th Bad Zwesten Open | C20 |
| Apr 2012 | Gerhard Aepfler | 1,965 | 8th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | A20 |
| Jan 2005 | Thomas Koerber | 1,859 | 9th Bad Zwesten Open | D06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eschborn Open | 2018 | 15 | 7 | 1,453 |
| 9th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,755 |
| 8th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,948 |
| 9th Bad Zwesten Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,897 |
| 8th Bad Zwesten Open | 2004 | 8 | 3 | 1,770 |
| 5th Vellmar Open B | 2013 | 7 | 3 | – |
| 15th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,813 |
| 4th Baunatal Open | 1998 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,020 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Brahn's chess games?
137 games by Helmut Brahn, from Apr 2005 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 Brahn has played.
What does Helmut Brahn play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Helmut Brahn opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Brahn answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Helmut Brahn play as White?
As White, Helmut Brahn's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Brahn play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Brahn most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Helmut Brahn's FIDE rating?
Helmut Brahn is currently rated 1,737 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,889 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Helmut Brahn played?
Our database contains 137 games by Helmut Brahn, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 27 draws, 71 losses (28.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Brahn?
137 games by Helmut Brahn 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.