Prepare against Helmut Kliem
DEU · World #98,871 classical · FIDE ID 4672917
When preparing against Helmut Kliem, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 40 games by Helmut Kliem, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Kliem's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Kliem 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 | 1,733 | 1,866 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 10 | 8 | 22 | 25.0% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Kliem's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Kliem's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 52.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 47.4% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Kliem usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Kliem usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Kliem usually continues d3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 47% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kliem usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Kliem usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Kliem usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 44.4% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Helmut Kliem's chess games
All 40 games by Helmut Kliem in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 10 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Juergen Rollwitz | 1,931 | 33rd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | A46 |
| Feb 2016 | Siegfried Steppan | 1,647 | 32nd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | A34 |
| Jan 2016 | Reinhard Theilig | 1,636 | 32nd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | A15 |
| Jan 2016 | Jens Fey | 1,568 | 32nd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | A41 |
| Dec 2009 | Kay Krueger | 1,502 | 34th Potsdam Christmas | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32nd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,752 |
| ch-Berlin QT | 2019 | 7 | 0 | 1,603 |
| 35th Potsdam Christmas | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,705 |
| 33rd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,855 |
| 34th Potsdam Christmas | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 1,909 |
| ch-Berlin qualification | 2012 | 2 | 1 | 1,795 |
| Berlin qualification Open | 2010 | 2 | 0 | 1,653 |
| Berlin Open 04 | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1,169 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Kliem's chess games?
40 games by Helmut Kliem, from Jul 2008 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 Kliem has played.
What does Helmut Kliem play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Helmut Kliem opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (47% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Kliem answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Helmut Kliem play as White?
As White, Helmut Kliem's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Kliem play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Kliem most often plays: French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Helmut Kliem's FIDE rating?
Helmut Kliem is currently rated 1,733 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,866 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Helmut Kliem played?
Our database contains 40 games by Helmut Kliem, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Kliem?
40 games by Helmut Kliem 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.