Prepare against Helmut Buerger
DEU · World #18,812 classical · FIDE ID 12913120
Our database contains 42 games by Helmut Buerger, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Buerger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Buerger 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 | 2,068 | 2,077 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 38.1% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Buerger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Buerger's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 86.4% | 65.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 65.8% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Buerger usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Buerger usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Buerger usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Buerger usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Buerger usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Helmut Buerger's chess games
All 42 games by Helmut Buerger in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - Aug 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: 16 wins, 15 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Max Gebhardt | 2,088 | chT-SVR MT-A | B01 |
| Apr 2026 | Eric Berres | 2,088 | 47th Rhineland Championship 2026 Meister A-Turnier | B20 |
| Mar 2015 | Wolfgang Froembgen | 2,083 | ch-SVR MTB 38th | B30 |
| Apr 2017 | Tim Pfrengle | 2,056 | chT-SVR MT-A | B01 |
| Apr 2026 | Ralf Schoen | 2,015 | 47th Rhineland Championship 2026 Meister A-Turnier | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVR MT-A | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,103 |
| ch-SVR MTB 38th | 2015 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,147 |
| ch-SVR MTB | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,993 |
| 47th Rhineland Championship 2026 Meister A-Turnier | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,066 |
| 15th Rheinland-Pfalz Open | 2025 | 6 | 4 | 2,111 |
| 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2024 | 3 | 2 | 2,087 |
| ch-SVR MTB 37 | 2014 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,984 |
| 16. Rheinland-Pfalz Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,921 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Buerger's chess games?
42 games by Helmut Buerger, from May 2012 to Aug 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 Buerger has played.
What does Helmut Buerger play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Helmut Buerger opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Buerger answers 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Helmut Buerger play as White?
As White, Helmut Buerger's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Buerger play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Buerger most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Helmut Buerger's FIDE rating?
Helmut Buerger is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,077 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Helmut Buerger played?
Our database contains 42 games by Helmut Buerger, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 15 draws, 11 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Buerger?
42 games by Helmut Buerger 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.