Prepare against Helmut Loeffler
CHE · World #108,913 classical · FIDE ID 1317482
Our database contains 30 games by Helmut Loeffler, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 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 | 1,704 | 1,842 | Jul 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 26.7% |
| As White | 14 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 37.5% |
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 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 100.0% | 32.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 32.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Loeffler usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Loeffler usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (21% of these games) — Loeffler usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Helmut Loeffler's chess games
All 30 games by Helmut Loeffler in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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, 8 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 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: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 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% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Ahmed Salem Khalil | 2,151 | 54th Biel ATO Open | B88 |
| 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 |
| Jul 2026 | Markus Foellmi | 1,566 | 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Amateur (ATO) | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58th Biel ATO | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,703 |
| 57th Biel ATO | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,633 |
| 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Amateur (ATO) | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,727 |
| 17th Graz Open B | 2010 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,454 |
| 55th Biel ATO | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,575 |
| 53rd Biel HTO | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,799 |
| 52nd Biel ATO Open | 2019 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,972 |
| 31st Zurich Open B | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1,621 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Loeffler's chess games?
Chess.ceo has 30 of Helmut Loeffler's games from Jul 2008 to Jul 2026, free to browse and replay move by move on the interactive board — no signup needed. The preparation view groups all of them into an opening tree so you can see every line Helmut Loeffler has played.
What does Helmut Loeffler play on the first move as White?
Across 14 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: Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 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: Neo-Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Helmut Loeffler's FIDE rating?
Helmut Loeffler is currently rated 1,704 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,842 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Helmut Loeffler played?
Our database contains 30 games by Helmut Loeffler, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Loeffler?
Open Helmut Loeffler's player page on Chess.ceo and start a free preparation session: it scans all 30 of their games, shows their repertoire move by move in an opening tree, and highlights the lines where they score worst — so you know exactly where to aim. No signup required to explore.