Prepare against Helmut Poeltelt
DEU · World #97,967 classical · FIDE ID 24673560
When preparing against Helmut Poeltelt, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (48%).
Our database contains 156 games by Helmut Poeltelt, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Poeltelt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Poeltelt 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 | 1,736 | 1,794 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,749 | 1,767 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 55 | 30 | 71 | 35.3% |
| As White | 76 | 30 | 14 | 32 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 80 | 25 | 16 | 39 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Poeltelt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Poeltelt's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 97.4% | 48.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 48.6% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Poeltelt usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Poeltelt usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Poeltelt usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Poeltelt usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Poeltelt usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 48.1% | 57.7% |
| f5 | 8 | 29.6% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 22.2% | 41.7% |
Helmut Poeltelt's chess games
All 156 games by Helmut Poeltelt in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 55 wins, 30 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A17 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Shenja Slepuschkin | 2,099 | 9th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B22 |
| Aug 2013 | Reinhard Gruener | 2,016 | 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | D01 |
| Feb 2009 | Juergen Rollwitz | 1,996 | 25th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | B87 |
| Feb 2009 | Klaus Kolkwitz | 1,936 | 25th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | B06 |
| Feb 2009 | Horst Mellenthin | 1,934 | 25th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | C05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,803 |
| 13th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,832 |
| 33rd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,867 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,789 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,738 |
| 25th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,931 |
| 32nd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,849 |
| 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,873 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Poeltelt's chess games?
156 games by Helmut Poeltelt, from Oct 2008 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 Poeltelt has played.
What does Helmut Poeltelt play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Helmut Poeltelt opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Poeltelt answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...f5 (30% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Helmut Poeltelt play as White?
As White, Helmut Poeltelt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Poeltelt play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Poeltelt most often plays: Dutch Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Helmut Poeltelt's FIDE rating?
Helmut Poeltelt is currently rated 1,736 in classical chess, 1,749 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,794 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Helmut Poeltelt played?
Our database contains 156 games by Helmut Poeltelt, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 30 draws, 71 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Poeltelt?
156 games by Helmut Poeltelt 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.