Prepare against Helmut Kleissl
FM · Austria · World #6,364 classical · FIDE ID 1604147
Our database contains 270 games by Helmut Kleissl, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Kleissl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Kleissl 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 | 2,238 | 2,338 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,248 | 2,252 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,170 | 2,295 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 270 | 93 | 106 | 71 | 34.4% |
| As White | 131 | 53 | 48 | 30 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 139 | 40 | 58 | 41 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Kleissl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Kleissl's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 72 | 55.0% | 60.4% |
| c4 | 53 | 40.5% | 57.5% |
| d4 | 5 | 3.8% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 55% of White games, 60.4% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Kleissl usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Kleissl usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Kleissl usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 40% of White games, 57.5% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Kleissl usually continues Nc3 (63.6% score)
- …g6 (28% of these games) — Kleissl usually continues Nc3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Kleissl usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 33 | 55.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 26 | 43.3% | 51.9% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 33 | 61.1% | 45.5% |
| g6 | 12 | 22.2% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 14.8% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Helmut Kleissl's chess games
All 270 games by Helmut Kleissl in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 93 wins, 106 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 33 | 11/16/6 | 33.3% |
| E70 | Modern Defense | 15 | 6/8/1 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 46 | 15/12/19 | 32.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 25 | 7/14/4 | 28.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 21 | 6/10/5 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A21 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Martin Neubauer | 2,443 | ch-AUT | D75 |
| Jul 2010 | Georg Danner | 2,418 | ch-AUT | E05 |
| Jan 2006 | Milan Novkovic | 2,402 | chT-AUT 0506 | D43 |
| Nov 2005 | Egon Brestian | 2,399 | chT-AUT 0506 | B08 |
| Oct 2002 | Alfred Weindl | 2,371 | chT2W-AUT 0203 | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2010 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,357 |
| chT2W-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,320 |
| chT2W-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 6 | 2,281 |
| chT-AUT2W 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 8 | 2,446 |
| chT2W-AUT 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,229 |
| chT-AUT 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,257 |
| chT2W-AUT 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,338 |
| chT-AUT 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 2,294 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Kleissl's chess games?
270 games by Helmut Kleissl, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Kleissl has played.
What does Helmut Kleissl play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Helmut Kleissl opens with 1.Nf3 (55% of games), 1.c4 (40% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Kleissl answers 1...g6 (55% of games), 1...d6 (43% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (61% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Helmut Kleissl play as White?
As White, Helmut Kleissl's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (33 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Kleissl play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Kleissl most often plays: Modern Defense (46 games, 32.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Rat Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Helmut Kleissl's FIDE rating?
Helmut Kleissl is currently rated 2,238 in classical chess, 2,248 in rapid and 2,170 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,338 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Helmut Kleissl played?
Our database contains 270 games by Helmut Kleissl, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 106 draws, 71 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Kleissl?
270 games by Helmut Kleissl 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.