Prepare against Helmut Seeber
DEU · World #149,202 classical · FIDE ID 24686786
When preparing against Helmut Seeber, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 113 games by Helmut Seeber, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Seeber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Seeber 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 | 1,596 | 1,705 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 37 | 28 | 48 | 32.7% |
| As White | 58 | 22 | 13 | 23 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 55 | 15 | 15 | 25 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Seeber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Seeber's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 100.0% | 49.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 49.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Seeber usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Seeber usually continues Nf3 (76.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Seeber usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 30 | 100.0% | 38.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 100.0% | 42.1% |
Helmut Seeber's chess games
All 113 games by Helmut Seeber in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - Aug 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: 37 wins, 28 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Abdullah Celik | 2,041 | Hannover Ihme Cup | B67 |
| May 2014 | Dietmar Schoenfeld | 1,978 | Hannover Ihme Cup | A25 |
| Jan 2012 | Klaus Franke | 1,895 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | D05 |
| Jan 2020 | Arne Schuetz | 1,810 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | E07 |
| Aug 2026 | Guenter Kerl | 1,693 | 5. Kurt Pape-Open | B-Open | C23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2020 | 42 | 20.5 | 1,501 |
| Hannover Ihme Cup | 2017 | 20 | 7.5 | 1,721 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open C | 2017 | 14 | 6 | 1,400 |
| 2nd Bad Pyrmont Pape Open B | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,567 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,569 |
| 1st Langenhagen Summer Open | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,322 |
| 5. Kurt Pape-Open | B-Open | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,852 |
| Verden Open B | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,242 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Seeber's chess games?
113 games by Helmut Seeber, from Jul 2011 to Aug 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 Seeber has played.
What does Helmut Seeber play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Helmut Seeber opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Seeber answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Helmut Seeber play as White?
As White, Helmut Seeber's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Seeber play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Seeber most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Helmut Seeber's FIDE rating?
Helmut Seeber is currently rated 1,596 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,705 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Helmut Seeber played?
Our database contains 113 games by Helmut Seeber, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 28 draws, 48 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Seeber?
113 games by Helmut Seeber 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.