Prepare against Helmut Klee
DEU · World #22,898 classical · FIDE ID 24616940
When preparing against Helmut Klee, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 5.6% over 18 games.
Our database contains 176 games by Helmut Klee, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Klee's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Klee 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 | 2,034 | 2,240 | Apr 2006 |
| Blitz | 2,051 | 2,061 | Mar 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 176 | 28 | 83 | 65 | 15.9% |
| As White | 92 | 19 | 47 | 26 | 20.7% |
| As Black | 84 | 9 | 36 | 39 | 10.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Klee's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Klee's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 91 | 98.9% | 46.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Klee usually continues Nf3 (45.2% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Klee usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Klee usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Klee usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 100.0% | 29.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Helmut Klee's chess games
All 176 games by Helmut Klee in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 28 wins, 83 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 2/9/2 | 15.4% |
| E09 | Catalan | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 18 | 1/7/10 | 5.6% |
| E66 | English Opening | 12 | 1/8/3 | 8.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 0/4/6 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E64 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1999 | Gerhard Fahnenschmidt | 2,336 | BL2-Sued 9900 | D23 |
| Feb 2010 | Dan Florea | 2,325 | BL2-Sued 0910 | D34 |
| May 2002 | Thomas Link | 2,290 | Baden VLN 0102 | A40 |
| Dec 1995 | Peter Mack | 2,285 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9596 | A40 |
| Jan 1993 | Thomas Meier | 2,275 | BL2-Sued 9293 | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 2,016 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9596 | 1996 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,307 |
| Baden VLN 0102 | 2002 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,253 |
| BL2-Sued 9293 | 1993 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,312 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9697 | 1997 | 7 | 4 | 2,297 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9192 | 1992 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,046 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden | 1998 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,136 |
| Baden VLN 0203 | 2003 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,330 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Klee's chess games?
176 games by Helmut Klee, from Jan 2005 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 Klee has played.
What does Helmut Klee play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Helmut Klee opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Klee answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Helmut Klee play as White?
As White, Helmut Klee's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Klee play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Klee most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 5.6% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 8.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Helmut Klee's FIDE rating?
Helmut Klee is currently rated 2,034 in classical chess and 2,051 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,240 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Helmut Klee played?
Our database contains 176 games by Helmut Klee, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 83 draws, 65 losses (15.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Klee?
176 games by Helmut Klee 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.