Prepare against Helmut Meckel
DEU · World #70,865 classical · FIDE ID 12966029
When preparing against Helmut Meckel, expect 1.b4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Orangutan opening as White, 29.7% over 37 games.
Our database contains 117 games by Helmut Meckel, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Meckel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Meckel 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 | 1,818 | 1,921 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,867 | 1,867 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,782 | 1,860 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 45 | 15 | 57 | 38.5% |
| As White | 57 | 23 | 7 | 27 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 60 | 22 | 8 | 30 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Meckel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Meckel's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b4 | 37 | 64.9% | 36.5% |
| e4 | 12 | 21.1% | 83.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 7.0% | 62.5% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 5.3% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b4 — 65% of White games, 36.5% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Meckel usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Meckel usually continues Bb2 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Meckel usually continues Bb2 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 83.3% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Meckel usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Meckel usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Meckel usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 53.6% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 13 | 46.4% | 26.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 73.7% | 60.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 21.1% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Helmut Meckel's chess games
All 117 games by Helmut Meckel in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 45 wins, 15 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 37 | 11/5/21 | 29.7% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Stephan Luebeck | 1,988 | Solingen Karneval Open | D03 |
| Oct 2014 | Laszlo Nagy | 1,966 | 13th Forchheim Open B | A00 |
| Nov 2016 | Fabian Beyer | 1,963 | ch-Solingen | A51 |
| Feb 2013 | Arkadi Syrov | 1,942 | Solingen Karneval Open | C35 |
| Mar 2018 | Heinz Strater | 1,835 | ch-Niederrhein | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Solingen | 2016 | 28 | 15.5 | 1,688 |
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2017 | 24 | 12 | 1,915 |
| ch-Niederrhein | 2019 | 20 | 6.5 | 1,731 |
| 6th Arber Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,777 |
| 6th Arber Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,674 |
| 17th Bad Godesberg Open | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 1,753 |
| 17th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,641 |
| 13th Forchheim Open B | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 1,787 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Meckel's chess games?
117 games by Helmut Meckel, from Jun 2013 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 Meckel has played.
What does Helmut Meckel play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Helmut Meckel opens with 1.b4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Meckel answers 1...e6 (54% of games), 1...e5 (46% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Helmut Meckel play as White?
As White, Helmut Meckel's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (37 games, 29.7% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Dunst Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Meckel play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Meckel most often plays: Budapest Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Helmut Meckel's FIDE rating?
Helmut Meckel is currently rated 1,818 in classical chess, 1,867 in rapid and 1,782 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,921 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Helmut Meckel played?
Our database contains 117 games by Helmut Meckel, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 15 draws, 57 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Meckel?
117 games by Helmut Meckel 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.