Prepare against Helmut Loeffler
CHE · World #105,854 classical · FIDE ID 1317482
When preparing against Helmut Loeffler, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Helmut Loeffler, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Loeffler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Loeffler 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 | 1,712 | 1,842 | Jul 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 28.6% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Loeffler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Loeffler's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 40.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 40.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Loeffler usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Loeffler usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Loeffler usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Helmut Loeffler's chess games
All 35 games by Helmut Loeffler in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 10 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Ahmed Salem Khalil | 2,151 | 54th Biel ATO Open | B88 |
| Jul 2026 | Ernst Linder | 1,783 | 59th Biel ATO 2026 | D04 |
| Jul 2025 | Matthias Balsiger | 1,748 | 58th Biel ATO | D04 |
| Jul 2024 | Rian Kim | 1,592 | 57th Biel ATO | B84 |
| Jul 2024 | Heinz Gertsch | 1,582 | 57th Biel ATO | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59th Biel ATO 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,790 |
| 58th Biel ATO | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,703 |
| 57th Biel ATO | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,633 |
| 17th Graz Open B | 2010 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,454 |
| 55th Biel ATO | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,575 |
| 31st Zurich Open B | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1,621 |
| 53rd Biel HTO | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,799 |
| Biel Open B 56th | 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1,719 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Loeffler's chess games?
35 games by Helmut Loeffler, from Jul 2008 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 Loeffler has played.
What does Helmut Loeffler play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Helmut Loeffler opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Loeffler answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Helmut Loeffler play as White?
As White, Helmut Loeffler's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Loeffler play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Loeffler most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Helmut Loeffler's FIDE rating?
Helmut Loeffler is currently rated 1,712 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,842 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Helmut Loeffler played?
Our database contains 35 games by Helmut Loeffler, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Loeffler?
35 games by Helmut Loeffler 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.