Prepare against Helmut Lindner
DEU · World #68,225 classical · FIDE ID 12939420
When preparing against Helmut Lindner, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (93%).
Our database contains 72 games by Helmut Lindner, covering Jul 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Lindner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Lindner 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 | 1,827 | 1,923 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,832 | 1,870 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 20 | 17 | 35 | 27.8% |
| As White | 32 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 40 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Lindner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Lindner's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 100.0% | 39.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.1% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Lindner usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Lindner usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Lindner usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 57.9% | 81.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 31.6% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 93.3% | 32.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Helmut Lindner's chess games
All 72 games by Helmut Lindner in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - 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: 20 wins, 17 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Joachim Kirmas | 1,970 | 24th ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Seniors | B01 |
| May 2016 | Dorit Gehrmann | 1,897 | 24th ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Seniors | B01 |
| Nov 2014 | Kurt Schleupner | 1,765 | Regionalliga NW 1415 | B23 |
| Mar 2005 | Reiner Koehler | 1,738 | ch-Unterfranken HB 56th | D02 |
| Dec 2014 | Atila Hof | 1,730 | Regionalliga NW 1415 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52nd ch-Unterfranken HT | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,589 |
| Regionalliga NW 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,605 |
| ch-Unterfranken HB 63th | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,359 |
| ch-Unterfranken HB 56th | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,648 |
| ch-Unterfranken HB 53th | 2002 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,616 |
| ch-Unterfranken HB 62nd | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,542 |
| Regionalliga NW 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 1 | 1,566 |
| 24th ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Seniors | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,912 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Lindner's chess games?
72 games by Helmut Lindner, from Jul 2016 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 Lindner has played.
What does Helmut Lindner play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Helmut Lindner opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Lindner answers 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Helmut Lindner play as White?
As White, Helmut Lindner's most-played openings in our database are: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Lindner play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Lindner most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Helmut Lindner's FIDE rating?
Helmut Lindner is currently rated 1,827 in classical chess, 1,832 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,923 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Helmut Lindner played?
Our database contains 72 games by Helmut Lindner, covering Jul 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 17 draws, 35 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Lindner?
72 games by Helmut Lindner 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.