Prepare against Helmut Kummer
IM · Austria · World #10,817 classical · FIDE ID 1601016
When preparing against Helmut Kummer, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 819 games by Helmut Kummer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Kummer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Kummer 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 | 2,157 | 2,402 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,103 | 2,353 | Nov 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,023 | 2,353 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 819 | 299 | 275 | 245 | 36.5% |
| As White | 422 | 170 | 138 | 114 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 397 | 129 | 137 | 131 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Kummer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Kummer's side.
First moves as White (422 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 407 | 96.4% | 57.6% |
| e4 | 13 | 3.1% | 26.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 57.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kummer usually continues c4 (60.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kummer usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Kummer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 26.9% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Kummer usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Kummer usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Kummer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (186 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 106 | 57.0% | 50.5% |
| c5 | 42 | 22.6% | 40.5% |
| g6 | 19 | 10.2% | 63.2% |
| Nc6 | 16 | 8.6% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 49 | 46.2% | 52.0% |
| Nf6 | 39 | 36.8% | 56.4% |
| f5 | 10 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Helmut Kummer's chess games
All 819 games by Helmut Kummer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 299 wins, 275 draws, 245 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 59 | 19/25/15 | 32.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 46 | 21/12/13 | 45.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 41 | 23/10/8 | 56.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 35 | 17/11/7 | 48.6% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 28 | 10/11/7 | 35.7% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 25 | 11/4/10 | 44.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 24 | 7/11/6 | 29.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 30 | 7/10/13 | 23.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 26 | 7/12/7 | 26.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 24 | 10/6/8 | 41.7% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 21 | 11/5/5 | 52.4% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 16 | 3/6/7 | 18.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A90 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Vladimir Burmakin | 2,567 | Oberwart Open | D43 |
| Jan 1995 | Ioannis Nikolaidis | 2,540 | Graz Open | A07 |
| Jan 2014 | Jan Bernasek | 2,539 | chT2O-AUT 1314 | D30 |
| Apr 2013 | Stepan Zilka | 2,529 | chT2O-AUT 1213 | D17 |
| Aug 2006 | Davit Shengelia | 2,490 | 15th Vienna Open A | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2023 | 181 | 95.5 | 2,302 |
| Oberwart Open | 2011 | 77 | 45.5 | 2,395 |
| ch-AUT Blitz | 2025 | 24 | 11 | 2,122 |
| ch-AUT Rapid | 2025 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,008 |
| ch-AUT sf | 1992 | 18 | 12 | 2,428 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0708 | 2008 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,425 |
| chT2O-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 13 | 2.5 | 2,188 |
| Vienna Open | 2019 | 12 | 3 | 2,248 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Gerhard Schroll (11 games) · Nikolaus Stanec (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Kummer's chess games?
819 games by Helmut Kummer, from Apr 2003 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 Kummer has played.
What does Helmut Kummer play on the first move as White?
Across 422 games with White in our database, Helmut Kummer opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Kummer answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Helmut Kummer play as White?
As White, Helmut Kummer's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (59 games, 32.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (46 games, 45.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (41 games, 56.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 422 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Kummer play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Kummer most often plays: Sicilian (30 games, 23.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (24 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 397 games.
What is Helmut Kummer's FIDE rating?
Helmut Kummer is currently rated 2,157 in classical chess, 2,103 in rapid and 2,023 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,402 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Helmut Kummer played?
Our database contains 819 games by Helmut Kummer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 299 wins, 275 draws, 245 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Kummer?
819 games by Helmut Kummer 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.