Prepare against Helmut Hassenrueck
DEU · World #10,555 classical · FIDE ID 4670302
When preparing against Helmut Hassenrueck, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (99%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 36.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 485 games by Helmut Hassenrueck, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Hassenrueck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Hassenrueck 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 | 2,162 | 2,280 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 485 | 224 | 161 | 100 | 46.2% |
| As White | 253 | 134 | 76 | 43 | 53.0% |
| As Black | 232 | 90 | 85 | 57 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Hassenrueck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Hassenrueck's side.
First moves as White (253 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 249 | 98.4% | 68.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.2% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 68.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hassenrueck usually continues Nf3 (69.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Hassenrueck usually continues Nf3 (69.6% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Hassenrueck usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Hassenrueck usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Hassenrueck usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 61 | 66.3% | 57.4% |
| c5 | 31 | 33.7% | 56.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 86 | 98.9% | 62.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Helmut Hassenrueck's chess games
All 485 games by Helmut Hassenrueck in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 224 wins, 161 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 57 | 31/15/11 | 54.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 57 | 31/18/8 | 54.4% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 26 | 15/6/5 | 57.7% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/6/0 | 45.5% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 19 | 7/9/3 | 36.8% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Dennis Luft | 2,317 | 9th Herne UFO Open | D39 |
| Sep 2014 | Bernd Baum | 2,307 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | D31 |
| Nov 1998 | Ralf Kotter | 2,295 | ch-GER Polizei | E08 |
| Jul 2022 | Klaus Klundt | 2,288 | 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | D37 |
| Oct 2011 | Martin Molinaroli | 2,288 | ch-NRW | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,141 |
| 11th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,267 |
| ch-Ruhrgebiet Seniors 18th | 2011 | 9 | 7 | 2,257 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,104 |
| 9th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2013 | 9 | 7 | 2,279 |
| 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 7 | 2,131 |
| 23. Rheinland-Pfalz Senioren Open | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,147 |
| 23rd ch-GER Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,334 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Hassenrueck's chess games?
485 games by Helmut Hassenrueck, from Apr 2003 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 Hassenrueck has played.
What does Helmut Hassenrueck play on the first move as White?
Across 253 games with White in our database, Helmut Hassenrueck opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games), 1.g3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Hassenrueck answers 1...e5 (66% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Helmut Hassenrueck play as White?
As White, Helmut Hassenrueck's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (57 games, 54.4% win rate); Indian Defense (57 games, 54.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (26 games, 57.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 253 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Hassenrueck play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Hassenrueck most often plays: Benoni Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 56.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 232 games.
What is Helmut Hassenrueck's FIDE rating?
Helmut Hassenrueck is currently rated 2,162 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,280 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Helmut Hassenrueck played?
Our database contains 485 games by Helmut Hassenrueck, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 224 wins, 161 draws, 100 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Hassenrueck?
485 games by Helmut Hassenrueck 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.