Prepare against Helmut Scheide
DEU · World #63,094 classical · FIDE ID 4655567
When preparing against Helmut Scheide, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 282 games by Helmut Scheide, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Scheide's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Scheide 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 | 1,845 | 2,043 | Oct 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 282 | 100 | 99 | 83 | 35.5% |
| As White | 146 | 52 | 53 | 41 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 136 | 48 | 46 | 42 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Scheide's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Scheide's side.
First moves as White (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 107 | 73.3% | 53.7% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 21.9% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 4.8% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 53.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Scheide usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Scheide usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Scheide usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Scheide usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Scheide usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Scheide usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 57 | 100.0% | 57.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 12.5% | 58.3% |
Helmut Scheide's chess games
All 282 games by Helmut Scheide 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: 100 wins, 99 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 20 | 8/9/3 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D75 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A14 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Robert Rabiega | 2,551 | 8th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C24 |
| Dec 2018 | Cees IJzermans | 2,186 | Berlin Spandau Open | D96 |
| Dec 2015 | Uwe Baumgardt | 2,165 | 1st Berlin Spandau Open | C26 |
| Jun 2003 | Slawomir Krasowski | 2,144 | 12th Brandenburg Seniors Open | A98 |
| Aug 2014 | Arend Bruemmel | 2,132 | 13th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Wch Seniors | 2002 | 10 | 5 | 1,928 |
| 7th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 1,862 |
| 12th Brandenburg Seniors Open | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,055 |
| 13th Brandenburg Seniors Open | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,012 |
| 18th ch-Brandenburg Seniors | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,680 |
| 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,093 |
| 9th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,017 |
| 22nd ch-GER Seniors | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,727 |
Interactive opening tree from all 282 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Scheide's chess games?
282 games by Helmut Scheide, 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 Scheide has played.
What does Helmut Scheide play on the first move as White?
Across 146 games with White in our database, Helmut Scheide opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Scheide answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Helmut Scheide play as White?
As White, Helmut Scheide's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 146 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Scheide play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Scheide most often plays: Italian Game (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Helmut Scheide's FIDE rating?
Helmut Scheide is currently rated 1,845 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,043 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Helmut Scheide played?
Our database contains 282 games by Helmut Scheide, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 99 draws, 83 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Scheide?
282 games by Helmut Scheide 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.