Prepare against Helmut Huber
DEU · World #90,306 classical · FIDE ID 12961531
When preparing against Helmut Huber, expect 1.Nf3 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 189 games by Helmut Huber, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Huber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Huber 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 | 1,758 | 1,830 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 189 | 63 | 41 | 85 | 33.3% |
| As White | 92 | 36 | 21 | 35 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 97 | 27 | 20 | 50 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Huber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Huber's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 62 | 67.4% | 46.0% |
| d4 | 29 | 31.5% | 60.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 67% of White games, 46.0% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Huber usually continues d4 (42.5% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Huber usually continues d4 (46.4% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Huber usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 60.3% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Huber usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Huber usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Huber usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 93.2% | 45.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Helmut Huber's chess games
All 189 games by Helmut Huber in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - 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: 63 wins, 41 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| A47 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D06 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Kurt Fassmann | 2,020 | 26th chB-GER Seniors | D91 |
| Aug 2016 | Paul Fischer | 1,915 | 28th chB-GER Seniors | E91 |
| Mar 2022 | Timothy Spanton | 1,912 | 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | D02 |
| Aug 2015 | Helmut Baur | 1,905 | 27th chB-GER Seniors | A42 |
| Jul 2022 | Siegfried Schmieder | 1,884 | 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | A87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2015 | 53 | 23.5 | 1,469 |
| 44th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,555 |
| 28th chB-GER Seniors | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,741 |
| 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,776 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,686 |
| 27th chB-GER Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,752 |
| ch-GER Seniors 50 | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,250 |
| 26th chB-GER Seniors | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 1,970 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Huber's chess games?
189 games by Helmut Huber, from Feb 2013 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 Huber has played.
What does Helmut Huber play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Helmut Huber opens with 1.Nf3 (67% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Huber answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Helmut Huber play as White?
As White, Helmut Huber's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Huber play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Huber most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 31.3% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Helmut Huber's FIDE rating?
Helmut Huber is currently rated 1,758 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,830 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Helmut Huber played?
Our database contains 189 games by Helmut Huber, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 41 draws, 85 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Huber?
189 games by Helmut Huber 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.