Prepare against Helmut Haselhorst
DEU · World #40,488 classical · FIDE ID 4612825
Our database contains 689 games by Helmut Haselhorst, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Haselhorst's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Haselhorst 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 | 1,933 | 2,195 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,077 | 2,077 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,094 | 2,165 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 689 | 236 | 217 | 236 | 34.3% |
| As White | 358 | 131 | 120 | 107 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 331 | 105 | 97 | 129 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Haselhorst's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Haselhorst's side.
First moves as White (358 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 254 | 70.9% | 54.3% |
| Nf3 | 64 | 17.9% | 49.2% |
| e4 | 33 | 9.2% | 59.1% |
| c4 | 7 | 2.0% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Haselhorst usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Haselhorst usually continues Nf3 (55.1% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Haselhorst usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 49.2% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Haselhorst usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Haselhorst usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Haselhorst usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 70 | 55.1% | 36.4% |
| Nf6 | 51 | 40.2% | 57.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.4% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 134 | 93.7% | 45.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Helmut Haselhorst's chess games
All 689 games by Helmut Haselhorst in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 236 wins, 217 draws, 236 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 74 | 31/23/20 | 41.9% |
| E09 | Catalan | 41 | 18/14/9 | 43.9% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 36 | 12/12/12 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 29 | 14/8/7 | 48.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 10/6/6 | 45.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 40 | 16/11/13 | 40.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 36 | 15/8/13 | 41.7% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 29 | 9/9/11 | 31.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 27 | 6/5/16 | 22.2% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 24 | 6/4/14 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 19 | 6/8/5 | 31.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
| D42 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Nikolai Pushkov | 2,515 | Decin Open | E91 |
| Jan 1989 | Hendrik Seegers | 2,405 | Muenster Open | B06 |
| Jan 1993 | Osman Palos | 2,390 | Oberwart Open | A46 |
| Jan 1998 | Ruediger Seger | 2,384 | Enger Spenge Open | D91 |
| Apr 2005 | Eddy Van Beers | 2,383 | NRW Class1 0405 | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Muensterland | 2013 | 38 | 17.5 | 2,054 |
| Muenster Open | 2003 | 24 | 7.5 | 2,154 |
| ch-NRW | 2015 | 21 | 10 | 2,194 |
| Sportland NRW-Cup | 2000 | 20 | 7 | 1,989 |
| Oberwart Open | 2000 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,263 |
| Muenster-B | 1992 | 11 | 2 | 2,078 |
| NRW Class1 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,195 |
| NRW-Cup Masters Open | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,317 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Haselhorst's chess games?
689 games by Helmut Haselhorst, from Apr 2003 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 Haselhorst has played.
What does Helmut Haselhorst play on the first move as White?
Across 358 games with White in our database, Helmut Haselhorst opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Haselhorst answers 1...c6 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Helmut Haselhorst play as White?
As White, Helmut Haselhorst's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (74 games, 41.9% win rate); Catalan (41 games, 43.9% win rate); Slav Defense (36 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 358 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Haselhorst play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Haselhorst most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (40 games, 40.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (36 games, 41.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (29 games, 31.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 331 games.
What is Helmut Haselhorst's FIDE rating?
Helmut Haselhorst is currently rated 1,933 in classical chess, 2,077 in rapid and 2,094 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,195 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Helmut Haselhorst played?
Our database contains 689 games by Helmut Haselhorst, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 236 wins, 217 draws, 236 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Haselhorst?
689 games by Helmut Haselhorst 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.