Prepare against Helmut Cardon
IM · NLD · World #4,815 classical · FIDE ID 1000365
Our database contains 337 games by Helmut Cardon, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Cardon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Cardon 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 | 2,278 | 2,407 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 337 | 89 | 127 | 121 | 26.4% |
| As White | 172 | 57 | 63 | 52 | 33.1% |
| As Black | 165 | 32 | 64 | 69 | 19.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Cardon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Cardon's side.
First moves as White (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 166 | 96.5% | 51.8% |
| g3 | 4 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Cardon usually continues c4 (49.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Cardon usually continues c4 (56.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Cardon usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.g3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Cardon usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Cardon usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Cardon usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 44.3% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 24 | 30.4% | 60.4% |
| c6 | 13 | 16.5% | 23.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 7.6% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 72.5% | 39.2% |
| d5 | 13 | 25.5% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Helmut Cardon's chess games
All 337 games by Helmut Cardon in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 89 wins, 127 draws, 121 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 26 | 10/10/6 | 38.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 26 | 3/9/14 | 11.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 22 | 8/10/4 | 36.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/0/9 | 30.8% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A62 | Catalan | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2003 | John T.H. Van der Wiel | 2,542 | chT-NED 0304 | E32 |
| Dec 2004 | Gerhard Schebler | 2,495 | chT-NED 0405 | E76 |
| Oct 2018 | Felix Levin | 2,479 | chT-NED 1819 | D41 |
| Jan 1991 | Silvio Danailov | 2,475 | Ponferrada Open | A42 |
| Jan 1993 | Nebojsa Nikolic | 2,440 | Haarlem AKN Open 2nd | D27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U20 | 1982 | 18 | 9.5 | – |
| Sas van Gent | 1994 | 18 | 11 | 2,448 |
| Dutch Championship Qualification | 2025 | 13 | 1 | 1,905 |
| ch-NED42 | 1987 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,309 |
| chT-NED 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,356 |
| Noviki-B | 1990 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,254 |
| Noviki-C | 1987 | 9 | 6 | 2,476 |
| Sas van Gent Euwe Memorial | 1990 | 9 | 4 | 2,325 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Cardon's chess games?
337 games by Helmut Cardon, from Apr 2003 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 Cardon has played.
What does Helmut Cardon play on the first move as White?
Across 172 games with White in our database, Helmut Cardon opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Cardon answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Helmut Cardon play as White?
As White, Helmut Cardon's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 172 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Cardon play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Cardon most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 11.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 165 games.
What is Helmut Cardon's FIDE rating?
Helmut Cardon is currently rated 2,278 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,407 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Helmut Cardon played?
Our database contains 337 games by Helmut Cardon, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 127 draws, 121 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Cardon?
337 games by Helmut Cardon 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.