Prepare against Helmut Huerter
FM · DEU · World #6,584 classical · FIDE ID 4675711
Our database contains 171 games by Helmut Huerter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Huerter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Huerter 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 | 2,233 | 2,296 | Apr 2009 |
| Blitz | 2,130 | 2,289 | Mar 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 58 | 18 | 95 | 33.9% |
| As White | 90 | 32 | 14 | 44 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 81 | 26 | 4 | 51 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Huerter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Huerter's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 90 | 100.0% | 43.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Huerter usually continues Nc3 (32.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Huerter usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Huerter usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 100.0% | 38.1% |
Helmut Huerter's chess games
All 171 games by Helmut Huerter 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: 58 wins, 18 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 8/4/15 | 29.6% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 17 | 4/1/12 | 23.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/0/10 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A33 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Adham Fawzy | 2,495 | Titled Tue Early | B48 |
| Mar 2023 | Mika Karttunen | 2,490 | Titled Tue Late | A47 |
| Apr 2023 | Moritz Weishaeutel | 2,438 | Titled Tue Early | C33 |
| Mar 2023 | Maxim Novik | 2,432 | Titled Tue Early | E42 |
| Apr 2023 | Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva | 2,417 | Titled Tue Early | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 136 | 48 | 2,089 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0102 | 2002 | 8 | 5 | 2,328 |
| Oberliga Sued W 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,828 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0708 | 2008 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,424 |
| Bad Bevensen Open | 2000 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,301 |
| Bundesliga 1976-77 Final | 1977 | 3 | 1 | – |
| Oberliga Sued W 0607 | 2007 | 2 | 1 | 2,263 |
| Bundesliga 1975-76 SouthWest | 1976 | 2 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Huerter's chess games?
171 games by Helmut Huerter, 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 Huerter has played.
What does Helmut Huerter play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Helmut Huerter opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Huerter answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Helmut Huerter play as White?
As White, Helmut Huerter's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Huerter play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Huerter most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Helmut Huerter's FIDE rating?
Helmut Huerter is currently rated 2,233 in classical chess and 2,130 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,296 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Helmut Huerter played?
Our database contains 171 games by Helmut Huerter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 18 draws, 95 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Huerter?
171 games by Helmut Huerter 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.