Prepare against Helmut Paulsen

DEU · World #81,195 classical · FIDE ID 12925713

When preparing against Helmut Paulsen, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Orangutan opening as White, 46.7% over 15 games.

Our database contains 64 games by Helmut Paulsen, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Paulsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Paulsen 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Paulsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Paulsen's side.

First moves as White (31 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 59.4% score
  • …e5 (31% of these games) — Paulsen usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
  • …c5 (25% of these games) — Paulsen usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
  • …c6 (13% of these games) — Paulsen usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
• 1.b4 — 48% of White games, 63.3% score
  • …e5 (40% of these games) — Paulsen usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
  • …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Paulsen usually continues Bb2 (83.3% score)
  • …e6 (13% of these games) — Paulsen usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)

Helmut Paulsen's chess games

All 64 games by Helmut Paulsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 20 wins, 22 draws, 22 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Helmut Paulsen's chess games?

64 games by Helmut Paulsen, from Jan 2012 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 Paulsen has played.

What does Helmut Paulsen play on the first move as White?

Across 31 games with White in our database, Helmut Paulsen opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.b4 (48% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Paulsen answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).

What openings does Helmut Paulsen play as White?

As White, Helmut Paulsen's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Helmut Paulsen play as Black?

As Black, Helmut Paulsen most often plays: Ruy Lopez (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.

What is Helmut Paulsen's FIDE rating?

Helmut Paulsen is currently rated 1,786 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,906 (Nov 2012).

How many games has Helmut Paulsen played?

Our database contains 64 games by Helmut Paulsen, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 22 draws, 22 losses (31.3% win rate).

How do I prepare against Helmut Paulsen?

64 games by Helmut Paulsen 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.

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