Prepare against Helmut Scherer
FM · DEU · World #7,328 classical · FIDE ID 4615816
Our database contains 422 games by Helmut Scherer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Scherer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Scherer 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 | 2,218 | 2,332 | Apr 2008 |
| Blitz | 2,264 | 2,283 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 422 | 158 | 136 | 128 | 37.4% |
| As White | 203 | 86 | 60 | 57 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 219 | 72 | 76 | 71 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Scherer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Scherer's side.
First moves as White (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 202 | 99.5% | 57.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Scherer usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Scherer usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Scherer usually continues d4 (58.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 0% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Scherer usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 89 | 97.8% | 50.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 65 | 78.3% | 45.4% |
| d5 | 18 | 21.7% | 55.6% |
Helmut Scherer's chess games
All 422 games by Helmut Scherer 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: 158 wins, 136 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 35 | 11/15/9 | 31.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 29 | 13/6/10 | 44.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 21 | 10/8/3 | 47.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 38 | 12/11/15 | 31.6% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Dragoljub Velimirovic | 2,459 | chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann 10th | B31 |
| Feb 1994 | Grigory Bogdanovich | 2,425 | Oberliga Baden 9394 | B30 |
| Jan 2000 | Yohan Benitah | 2,395 | Mulhouse IM | C12 |
| Jan 2003 | Alfred Weindl | 2,374 | Oberliga Baden 0203 | B30 |
| Feb 2007 | Christian Maier | 2,372 | Oberliga Baden 0607 | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden MB | 1991 | 24 | 12 | 2,270 |
| Badenweiler Open | 1994 | 11 | 6 | 2,363 |
| ch-Baden MA | 1992 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,420 |
| 18th Benidorm Open U2300 | 2019 | 10 | 7 | 2,317 |
| 16th Calvia Amateur Open | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,274 |
| Oberliga Baden 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,158 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,201 |
| Oberliga Baden 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,373 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Scherer's chess games?
422 games by Helmut Scherer, 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 Scherer has played.
What does Helmut Scherer play on the first move as White?
Across 203 games with White in our database, Helmut Scherer opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Scherer answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Helmut Scherer play as White?
As White, Helmut Scherer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (35 games, 31.4% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (21 games, 47.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 203 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Scherer play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Scherer most often plays: Indian Defense (38 games, 31.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 219 games.
What is Helmut Scherer's FIDE rating?
Helmut Scherer is currently rated 2,218 in classical chess and 2,264 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,332 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Helmut Scherer played?
Our database contains 422 games by Helmut Scherer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 158 wins, 136 draws, 128 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Scherer?
422 games by Helmut Scherer 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.