Prepare against Helmut Kreuzer
DEU · World #20,772 classical · FIDE ID 4617819
When preparing against Helmut Kreuzer, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 258 games by Helmut Kreuzer, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Kreuzer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Kreuzer 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 | 2,052 | 2,149 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,095 | 2,105 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 258 | 89 | 94 | 75 | 34.5% |
| As White | 122 | 50 | 39 | 33 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 136 | 39 | 55 | 42 | 28.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Kreuzer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Kreuzer's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 122 | 100.0% | 57.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 57.0% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Kreuzer usually continues c4 (42.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Kreuzer usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kreuzer usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 83.1% | 39.8% |
| e5 | 9 | 15.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 60.0% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 15 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Helmut Kreuzer's chess games
All 258 games by Helmut Kreuzer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 89 wins, 94 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A57 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E07 | Catalan | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Thomas Lochte | 2,245 | ch-Bayern B 61st | A52 |
| Jan 2005 | Thomas Egger | 2,245 | Oberliga Bayern 0405 | A12 |
| Nov 2015 | Christoph Wutz | 2,220 | Oberliga Bayern 1516 | D02 |
| Jan 1990 | Martin Schmeidler | 2,220 | ch-Bayern B 61st | D35 |
| Dec 1993 | Michael Heubusch | 2,210 | Oberliga Bayern 9394 | E47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landesliga Nord 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,985 |
| Landesliga Nord 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 2,005 |
| ch-Bayern B 63rd | 1992 | 9 | 4 | 2,185 |
| Landesliga Nord 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,238 |
| Landesliga Nord 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,071 |
| Landesliga Nord 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,894 |
| Landesliga Nord 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,066 |
| Oberliga Bayern 9394 | 1994 | 9 | 5 | 2,138 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Kreuzer's chess games?
258 games by Helmut Kreuzer, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Kreuzer has played.
What does Helmut Kreuzer play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Helmut Kreuzer opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Kreuzer answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Helmut Kreuzer play as White?
As White, Helmut Kreuzer's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Kreuzer play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Kreuzer most often plays: Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Helmut Kreuzer's FIDE rating?
Helmut Kreuzer is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess, 2,095 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,149 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Helmut Kreuzer played?
Our database contains 258 games by Helmut Kreuzer, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 94 draws, 75 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Kreuzer?
258 games by Helmut Kreuzer 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.