Prepare against Helmut Schaedlich
DEU · World #198,405 classical · FIDE ID 24674761
When preparing against Helmut Schaedlich, expect 1.c4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 32 games by Helmut Schaedlich, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Schaedlich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Schaedlich 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 | 1,800 | 1,854 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 34.4% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Schaedlich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Schaedlich's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 13 | 81.3% | 34.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 81% of White games, 34.6% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Schaedlich usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (23% of these games) — Schaedlich usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Schaedlich usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nc6 (33% of these games) — Schaedlich usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Schaedlich usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Schaedlich usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
Helmut Schaedlich's chess games
All 32 games by Helmut Schaedlich in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Rudolf Martin | 1,791 | 9th GER Seniors Derby | B15 |
| Jun 2013 | Michael Roth | 1,620 | 5th Rheinland Pfalz Open | A23 |
| Apr 2010 | Ralf Moeckel | 1,543 | 9th GER Seniors Derby | B16 |
| Jun 2015 | Juergen Scheffler | 1,529 | 7th Rheinland Pfalz Open | A14 |
| Apr 2010 | Karl-Detlef Schulz Tavares | 1,505 | 9th GER Seniors Derby | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,817 |
| 9th GER Seniors Derby | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,804 |
| 5th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,740 |
| ch-Baden U2000 | 2017 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,640 |
| 10th Forchheim Open | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,685 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Schaedlich's chess games?
32 games by Helmut Schaedlich, from May 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 Schaedlich has played.
What does Helmut Schaedlich play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Helmut Schaedlich opens with 1.c4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Schaedlich answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...f5 (50% of games).
What openings does Helmut Schaedlich play as White?
As White, Helmut Schaedlich's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Schaedlich play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Schaedlich most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Helmut Schaedlich's FIDE rating?
Helmut Schaedlich is currently rated 1,800 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,854 (May 2013).
How many games has Helmut Schaedlich played?
Our database contains 32 games by Helmut Schaedlich, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Schaedlich?
32 games by Helmut Schaedlich 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.