Prepare against Helmut Kalepky
DEU · World #42,347 classical · FIDE ID 24606928
When preparing against Helmut Kalepky, expect 1.e4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%).
Our database contains 236 games by Helmut Kalepky, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Kalepky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Kalepky 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 | 1,925 | 2,128 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,948 | 1,948 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 236 | 81 | 87 | 68 | 34.3% |
| As White | 117 | 44 | 42 | 31 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 119 | 37 | 45 | 37 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Kalepky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Kalepky's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 43.6% | 52.9% |
| d4 | 34 | 29.1% | 54.4% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 24.8% | 60.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Kalepky usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kalepky usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Kalepky usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Kalepky usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Kalepky usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Kalepky usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 44.2% | 63.2% |
| e5 | 15 | 34.9% | 36.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 7.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 52.2% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 9 | 19.6% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 7 | 15.2% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.5% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
Helmut Kalepky's chess games
All 236 games by Helmut Kalepky in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 81 wins, 87 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| D12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Hermann Krieger | 2,268 | Oberliga Sued W 0910 | A80 |
| Aug 2016 | Erich Krueger | 2,228 | 28th chA-GER Seniors | E92 |
| Nov 2023 | Daniel Hoppstaedter | 2,186 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | D35 |
| Jul 2022 | Stefan Vautrin | 2,119 | 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | B00 |
| May 2014 | Joerg Schmidt | 2,088 | 13th GER Seniors Derby | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,896 |
| 17th RLP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,990 |
| 13th GER Seniors Derby | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,009 |
| 18th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,914 |
| 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,961 |
| 28th chA-GER Seniors | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,006 |
| 16th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,033 |
| 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 1,906 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Kalepky's chess games?
236 games by Helmut Kalepky, from Jan 2004 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 Kalepky has played.
What does Helmut Kalepky play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Helmut Kalepky opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Kalepky answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games).
What openings does Helmut Kalepky play as White?
As White, Helmut Kalepky's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Kalepky play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Kalepky most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 119 games.
What is Helmut Kalepky's FIDE rating?
Helmut Kalepky is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess, 1,948 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,128 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Helmut Kalepky played?
Our database contains 236 games by Helmut Kalepky, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 87 draws, 68 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Kalepky?
236 games by Helmut Kalepky 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.