Prepare against Helmut Rossmann
FM · DEU · World #7,085 classical · FIDE ID 4612094
Our database contains 253 games by Helmut Rossmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Rossmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Rossmann 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 | 2,223 | 2,271 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 253 | 71 | 111 | 71 | 28.1% |
| As White | 125 | 37 | 59 | 29 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 128 | 34 | 52 | 42 | 26.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Rossmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Rossmann's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 118 | 94.4% | 53.4% |
| c4 | 5 | 4.0% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Rossmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Rossmann usually continues Nf3 (47.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Rossmann usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Rossmann usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Rossmann usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Rossmann usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 57 | 95.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.3% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 64.9% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 12 | 32.4% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Helmut Rossmann's chess games
All 253 games by Helmut Rossmann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 71 wins, 111 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 41 | 11/19/11 | 26.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1976 | Lutz Espig | 2,480 | ch-DDR 25 Final | B48 |
| Feb 1981 | Wolfgang Uhlmann | 2,475 | ch-DDR 30 Final | C18 |
| Jan 1997 | Michal Konopka | 2,410 | Oberliga Nord O 9798 | D78 |
| Aug 1982 | Raj Tischbierek | 2,370 | Rostock-08 IM Group | B48 |
| Jan 1987 | Zbigniew Warwaszynski | 2,370 | 13th Rostock-A | B83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DDR24 Final | 1975 | 19 | 8 | – |
| ch-DDR23 Final | 1974 | 19 | 6.5 | – |
| ch-DDR 25 Final | 1976 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,400 |
| ch-DDR 31 Final | 1982 | 13 | 4 | 2,257 |
| ch-DDR 33 Final | 1984 | 13 | 6 | 2,374 |
| ch-DDR 30 Final | 1981 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,377 |
| ch-DDR 34 Final | 1985 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,296 |
| Oberliga Nord O 9192 | 1992 | 9 | 4 | 2,219 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Rossmann's chess games?
253 games by Helmut Rossmann, from Apr 2003 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 Rossmann has played.
What does Helmut Rossmann play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Helmut Rossmann opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Rossmann answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Helmut Rossmann play as White?
As White, Helmut Rossmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Rossmann play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Rossmann most often plays: Sicilian (41 games, 26.8% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Helmut Rossmann's FIDE rating?
Helmut Rossmann is currently rated 2,223 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,271 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Helmut Rossmann played?
Our database contains 253 games by Helmut Rossmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 111 draws, 71 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Rossmann?
253 games by Helmut Rossmann 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.