Prepare against Helmut Haertner
DEU · World #45,659 classical · FIDE ID 12913316
When preparing against Helmut Haertner, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 60 games by Helmut Haertner, covering Feb 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Haertner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Haertner 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 | 1,911 | 1,953 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,926 | 1,927 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,889 | 1,889 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 14 | 30 | 16 | 23.3% |
| As White | 30 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 30 | 3 | 19 | 8 | 10.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Haertner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Haertner's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 86.7% | 55.8% |
| c4 | 3 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 55.8% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Haertner usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Haertner usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Haertner usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Haertner usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Haertner usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Haertner usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
Helmut Haertner's chess games
All 60 games by Helmut Haertner in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - Sep 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: 14 wins, 30 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E75 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Steffen Schluchter | 2,172 | ch-Pfalz MAT1 86th | D02 |
| Jul 2019 | Erich Weyrauch | 2,030 | 17th RLP Seniors Open | B45 |
| Apr 2017 | Johannes Wintergerst | 2,016 | ch-Pfalz MAT1 86th | D02 |
| Mar 2018 | Joshua Wolfer | 1,877 | ch-Pfalz MAT2 87th | A47 |
| Sep 2024 | Bert Uneken | 1,856 | 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pfalz MAT2 87th | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,958 |
| 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,802 |
| 17th RLP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,971 |
| 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,932 |
| ch-Pfalz MAT1 86th | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,032 |
| 23. Rheinland-Pfalz Senioren Open | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,878 |
| 11th Pfalz Open B | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,608 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0910 | 2010 | 2 | 1 | 2,047 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Haertner's chess games?
60 games by Helmut Haertner, from Feb 2015 to Sep 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 Haertner has played.
What does Helmut Haertner play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Helmut Haertner opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Haertner answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Helmut Haertner play as White?
As White, Helmut Haertner's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Haertner play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Haertner most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Helmut Haertner's FIDE rating?
Helmut Haertner is currently rated 1,911 in classical chess, 1,926 in rapid and 1,889 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,953 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Helmut Haertner played?
Our database contains 60 games by Helmut Haertner, covering Feb 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 30 draws, 16 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Haertner?
60 games by Helmut Haertner 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.