Prepare against Helmut Froeyman
FM · Belgium · World #5,360 classical · FIDE ID 203602
Our database contains 404 games by Helmut Froeyman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Froeyman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Froeyman 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 | 2,263 | 2,334 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 404 | 158 | 151 | 95 | 39.1% |
| As White | 210 | 93 | 71 | 46 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 194 | 65 | 80 | 49 | 33.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Froeyman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Froeyman's side.
First moves as White (210 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 210 | 100.0% | 61.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 61.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Froeyman usually continues Nf3 (56.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Froeyman usually continues d4 (56.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Froeyman usually continues Nf3 (66.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 76 | 100.0% | 55.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 73 | 100.0% | 57.5% |
Helmut Froeyman's chess games
All 404 games by Helmut Froeyman 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: 158 wins, 151 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 32 | 15/6/11 | 46.9% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 8/10/9 | 29.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 97 | 36/35/26 | 37.1% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 23 | 3/11/9 | 13.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2007 | Ventzislav Inkiov | 2,523 | chT-FRA 1A 0607 | B65 |
| Apr 2004 | Arkadij Rotstein | 2,519 | chT-FRA Gp-B | B85 |
| Sep 2013 | Michael Feygin | 2,512 | chT-BEL 1314 | C18 |
| Nov 2009 | Mher Hovhannisyan | 2,480 | 21st Leuven Open | C11 |
| Feb 2026 | Arthur Pijpers | 2,475 | Dutch League 2025-26 | B69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BEL 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 2 | 2,163 |
| chT-BEL 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 3 | 2,285 |
| chT-BEL 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 8 | 2,368 |
| chT-BEL 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,290 |
| chT-BEL 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,301 |
| chT-BEL 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,480 |
| chT-BEL 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,193 |
| chT2-BEL 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,329 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Froeyman's chess games?
404 games by Helmut Froeyman, 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 Froeyman has played.
What does Helmut Froeyman play on the first move as White?
Across 210 games with White in our database, Helmut Froeyman opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Froeyman answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Helmut Froeyman play as White?
As White, Helmut Froeyman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 46.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 29.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (19 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 210 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Froeyman play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Froeyman most often plays: Dutch Defense (97 games, 37.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (23 games, 13.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 194 games.
What is Helmut Froeyman's FIDE rating?
Helmut Froeyman is currently rated 2,263 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,334 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Helmut Froeyman played?
Our database contains 404 games by Helmut Froeyman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 158 wins, 151 draws, 95 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Froeyman?
404 games by Helmut Froeyman 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.