Prepare against Helmut Fink
Austria · World #98,820 classical · FIDE ID 1625942
When preparing against Helmut Fink, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%).
Our database contains 35 games by Helmut Fink, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Fink's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Fink 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 | 1,733 | 1,793 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,817 | 1,857 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,878 | 1,878 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 20.0% |
| As White | 17 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Fink's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Fink's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 44.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Fink usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Fink usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Fink usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Helmut Fink's chess games
All 35 games by Helmut Fink in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 7 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Samir Aziz | 1,466 | Vienna Husek Open B | A04 |
| Feb 2012 | Johannes Lentner | 1,401 | Vienna Tschaturanga Open B U2000 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna Husek Open B | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,772 |
| 6th Vienna Kavalier Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,899 |
| 5th Vienna Kavalier Open | 2010 | 6 | 2 | 1,923 |
| Vienna Kavalier Open 3rd | 2008 | 5 | 2 | 2,003 |
| Vienna Tschaturanga Open | 2013 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,908 |
| Vienna Tschaturanga Open B U2000 | 2012 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,510 |
| 7th Vienna Kavalier Open | 2012 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Fink's chess games?
35 games by Helmut Fink, from Jan 2012 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 Fink has played.
What does Helmut Fink play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Helmut Fink opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Fink answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Helmut Fink play as White?
As White, Helmut Fink's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Fink play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Fink most often plays: Philidor (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Helmut Fink's FIDE rating?
Helmut Fink is currently rated 1,733 in classical chess, 1,817 in rapid and 1,878 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,793 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Helmut Fink played?
Our database contains 35 games by Helmut Fink, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Fink?
35 games by Helmut Fink 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.