Prepare against Helmut Specht
DEU · World #44,915 classical · FIDE ID 4666160
Our database contains 53 games by Helmut Specht, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Specht's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Specht 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 | 1,914 | 2,038 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,949 | 1,949 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 19 | 11 | 23 | 35.8% |
| As White | 28 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 25 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Specht's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Specht's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 85.7% | 47.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 14.3% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 47.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Specht usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Specht usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Specht usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 87.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Specht usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Specht usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 71.4% | 35.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
Helmut Specht's chess games
All 53 games by Helmut Specht 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: 19 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Gerhard Fahnenschmidt | 2,276 | 18th Bad Woerishofen Open | E00 |
| Apr 1999 | Norbert Kranewitter | 2,183 | 7th Passau Open | B13 |
| Jan 2002 | Frank Schellmann | 2,145 | 18th Bad Woerishofen Open | B01 |
| Jan 2001 | Wolfgang Friedrich | 2,095 | 17th Bad Woerishofen Open | B23 |
| Mar 2024 | Frank Dreke | 1,923 | Bad Woerishofen Open B | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,824 |
| 7th Passau Open | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,126 |
| Augsburg Afro Open | 1998 | 7 | 4 | 1,980 |
| 18th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2002 | 5 | 2 | 2,099 |
| Bad Woerishofen Open B | 2024 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,021 |
| 15th Bad Woerishofen Open | 1999 | 3 | 1 | 1,931 |
| 29th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2013 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,782 |
| 30th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2014 | 3 | 1 | 1,873 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Specht's chess games?
53 games by Helmut Specht, 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 Specht has played.
What does Helmut Specht play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Helmut Specht opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Specht answers 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Helmut Specht play as White?
As White, Helmut Specht's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Specht play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Specht most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Helmut Specht's FIDE rating?
Helmut Specht is currently rated 1,914 in classical chess, 1,949 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,038 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Helmut Specht played?
Our database contains 53 games by Helmut Specht, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Specht?
53 games by Helmut Specht 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.