Prepare against Helmut Gottwald
DEU · World #117,765 classical · FIDE ID 24631264
When preparing against Helmut Gottwald, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 56 games by Helmut Gottwald, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Gottwald's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Gottwald 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 | 1,680 | 1,800 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 9 | 20 | 26 | 16.1% |
| As White | 29 | 5 | 13 | 10 | 17.2% |
| As Black | 27 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 14.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Gottwald's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Gottwald's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 58.6% | 35.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 27.6% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 13.8% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 35.3% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Gottwald usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Gottwald usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Gottwald usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gottwald usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gottwald usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Gottwald usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 80.0% | 18.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Helmut Gottwald's chess games
All 56 games by Helmut Gottwald in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 9 wins, 20 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Peter Klemens | 1,811 | chB-Stuttgart int | D00 |
| Aug 2003 | Raj Bakshi | 1,725 | Dortmund Open B | A15 |
| Jul 2015 | Klaus Jovi | 1,720 | 13th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | A46 |
| May 2013 | Wolfgang Weisensel | 1,685 | chB-Stuttgart int | E11 |
| Aug 2003 | Eugen Gorval | 1,335 | Dortmund Open B | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2014 | 14 | 6 | 1,682 |
| 20th Wiesbaden Open | 2001 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,900 |
| Dortmund Open B | 2003 | 8 | 3 | 1,503 |
| 2nd Pfarrkirchen Rottal Open | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,769 |
| 13th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,677 |
| Augsburg Afro Open | 2001 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,809 |
| 3rd Filseck Open | 1999 | 5 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Gottwald's chess games?
56 games by Helmut Gottwald, from Apr 2009 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 Gottwald has played.
What does Helmut Gottwald play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Helmut Gottwald opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Gottwald answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Helmut Gottwald play as White?
As White, Helmut Gottwald's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Torre Attack (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Gottwald play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Gottwald most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Helmut Gottwald's FIDE rating?
Helmut Gottwald is currently rated 1,680 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,800 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Helmut Gottwald played?
Our database contains 56 games by Helmut Gottwald, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 20 draws, 26 losses (16.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Gottwald?
56 games by Helmut Gottwald 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.