Prepare against Helmut Krause
DEU · World #88,008 classical · FIDE ID 16219490
When preparing against Helmut Krause, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 34 games by Helmut Krause, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Krause's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Krause 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 | 1,765 | 1,765 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,762 | 1,782 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 8 | 6 | 20 | 23.5% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Krause's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Krause's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 77.8% | 32.1% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 32.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Krause usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Krause usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Krause usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Krause usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Krause usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 70.0% | 21.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 30.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Helmut Krause's chess games
All 34 games by Helmut Krause in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - 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: 8 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Simone Steppuhn | 1,532 | 6th Arber Open | A53 |
| Aug 2017 | Steffen Hoffmann | 1,465 | 6th Arber Open | D37 |
| Aug 2017 | Felix Roesch | 1,424 | 6th Arber Open | D36 |
| Feb 2022 | Paul Bergmann | 1,401 | Reinstorf Open | D00 |
| Jan 2019 | Dev Mahbubani | 1,343 | Gibraltar Amateur Open A | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Arber Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,618 |
| Reinstorf Open | 2022 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,394 |
| Gibraltar Amateur Open B | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,397 |
| Gibraltar Amateur Open A | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,470 |
| Gibraltar Amateurs Open A | 2020 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,754 |
| Gibraltar Amateurs Open B | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,472 |
| Zalakaros Barczay Mem | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,581 |
| 13th Paleochora Open | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 2,001 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Krause's chess games?
34 games by Helmut Krause, from Mar 2016 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 Krause has played.
What does Helmut Krause play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Helmut Krause opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Krause answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Helmut Krause play as White?
As White, Helmut Krause's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Krause play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Krause most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Helmut Krause's FIDE rating?
Helmut Krause is currently rated 1,765 in classical chess, 1,762 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,765 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Helmut Krause played?
Our database contains 34 games by Helmut Krause, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Krause?
34 games by Helmut Krause 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.