Prepare against Helmut Schorra
DEU · World #14,323 classical · FIDE ID 4648692
When preparing against Helmut Schorra, expect 1.d4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%).
Our database contains 286 games by Helmut Schorra, covering Jul 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Schorra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Schorra 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 | 2,114 | 2,175 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 286 | 125 | 89 | 72 | 43.7% |
| As White | 145 | 71 | 39 | 35 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 141 | 54 | 50 | 37 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Schorra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Schorra's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 46.9% | 68.4% |
| e4 | 44 | 30.3% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 17 | 11.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 68.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Schorra usually continues c4 (67.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Schorra usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Schorra usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Schorra usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Schorra usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Schorra usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 57.4% | 69.2% |
| d6 | 12 | 17.6% | 70.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 8.8% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 7.4% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 5.9% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 52.3% | 39.1% |
| d5 | 15 | 34.1% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 9.1% | 87.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Helmut Schorra's chess games
All 286 games by Helmut Schorra in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - Nov 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: 125 wins, 89 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Bernd Kohlweyer | 2,366 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1516 | A54 |
| Dec 2014 | Benedikt Muschik | 2,331 | 2nd Gelsenkirchen Silvester Open | D02 |
| Apr 2009 | Maxim Chetverik | 2,318 | Oberhausen Open | B00 |
| Apr 1999 | Mathias Hoefker | 2,255 | Ruhrgebiet VK3 9899 | E35 |
| Jul 2012 | Alexej Wagner | 2,216 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2013 | 36 | 20 | 2,042 |
| Sueder Sommer Open | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,413 |
| ch-NRW | 1980 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,119 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,096 |
| 27th chA-GER Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,101 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,071 |
| Ruhrgebiet Seniors Open 13th | 2006 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,154 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,133 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Schorra's chess games?
286 games by Helmut Schorra, from Jul 2003 to Nov 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 Schorra has played.
What does Helmut Schorra play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Helmut Schorra opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Schorra answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Helmut Schorra play as White?
As White, Helmut Schorra's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Schorra play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Schorra most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Helmut Schorra's FIDE rating?
Helmut Schorra is currently rated 2,114 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Helmut Schorra played?
Our database contains 286 games by Helmut Schorra, covering Jul 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 125 wins, 89 draws, 72 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Schorra?
286 games by Helmut Schorra 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.