Prepare against Helmut Egle
Austria · World #60,211 classical · FIDE ID 1602250
When preparing against Helmut Egle, expect 1.f4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 43 games by Helmut Egle, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Egle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Egle 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 | 1,855 | 1,889 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 27.9% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Egle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Egle's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 12 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 8 | 40.0% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 60% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Egle usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Egle usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Egle usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Egle usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Egle usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Egle usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Helmut Egle's chess games
All 43 games by Helmut Egle in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 12 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Wilfried Spiegel | 2,225 | Goetzis Open | D48 |
| Jan 1996 | Johann Herrmann | 1,975 | ch-Gleisdorf | B00 |
| Sep 2017 | Hans Handl | 1,812 | 1st Innsbruck Open B | C10 |
| Aug 2017 | Jakob Matt | 1,668 | 1st Innsbruck Open B | D00 |
| Jan 1996 | Markus Hainzl | 1,655 | ch-Gleisdorf | D60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Innsbruck Open B | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,694 |
| Goetzis Open | 1995 | 9 | 5 | 2,269 |
| Hollabrunn Open | 1998 | 9 | 3 | 2,091 |
| ch-Gleisdorf | 1996 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,901 |
| 3rd Hampstead Rated | 1998 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,705 |
| chT-AUT2W 0001 | 2001 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,666 |
| Oberwart Open | 1998 | 1 | 0 | 1,940 |
| ch-Vorarlberg | 1995 | 1 | 0 | 1,420 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Egle's chess games?
43 games by Helmut Egle, from Apr 2007 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 Egle has played.
What does Helmut Egle play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Helmut Egle opens with 1.f4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Egle answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games).
What openings does Helmut Egle play as White?
As White, Helmut Egle's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Egle play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Egle most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Helmut Egle's FIDE rating?
Helmut Egle is currently rated 1,855 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,889 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Helmut Egle played?
Our database contains 43 games by Helmut Egle, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Egle?
43 games by Helmut Egle 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.