Prepare against Helmut Stoeckmann
DEU · World #38,082 classical · FIDE ID 4633377
Our database contains 327 games by Helmut Stoeckmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Stoeckmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Stoeckmann 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 | 1,944 | 2,180 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,042 | 2,042 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,919 | 2,123 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 327 | 95 | 139 | 93 | 29.1% |
| As White | 167 | 62 | 72 | 33 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 160 | 33 | 67 | 60 | 20.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Stoeckmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Stoeckmann's side.
First moves as White (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 164 | 98.2% | 58.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 98% of White games, 58.5% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Stoeckmann usually continues Nc3 (62.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Stoeckmann usually continues Nc3 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Stoeckmann usually continues Nc3 (54.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Stoeckmann usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 90.6% | 40.5% |
| c6 | 6 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 96.9% | 40.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Helmut Stoeckmann's chess games
All 327 games by Helmut Stoeckmann 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: 95 wins, 139 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 50 | 16/24/10 | 32.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 40 | 19/15/6 | 47.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 43 | 9/18/16 | 20.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 20 | 3/11/6 | 15.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| E11 | Catalan | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2002 | Leonid Kritz | 2,476 | 20th Muensterland Open | B30 |
| Jan 2004 | Marian Kantorik | 2,379 | Prague Open 03rd | E20 |
| Jan 1993 | Norbert Coenen | 2,305 | Eupen Open | A36 |
| Jan 1992 | Karl-Willi Behle | 2,285 | Oberliga NRW 9192 I | B07 |
| Jan 1988 | Christoph Kamp | 2,275 | Muenster Elo | D60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muenster Open | 2003 | 16 | 5 | 2,240 |
| Oberliga NRW 9192 I | 1992 | 11 | 9 | 2,547 |
| Sportland NRW-Cup | 2000 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,166 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,049 |
| 26th chA-GER Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,046 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,879 |
| Muenster Elo | 1988 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,106 |
| NRW Class1 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,202 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Stoeckmann's chess games?
327 games by Helmut Stoeckmann, 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 Stoeckmann has played.
What does Helmut Stoeckmann play on the first move as White?
Across 167 games with White in our database, Helmut Stoeckmann opens with 1.c4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Stoeckmann answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Helmut Stoeckmann play as White?
As White, Helmut Stoeckmann's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (50 games, 32.0% win rate); English Opening (40 games, 47.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (16 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 167 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Stoeckmann play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Stoeckmann most often plays: Sicilian (43 games, 20.9% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (20 games, 15.0% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 160 games.
What is Helmut Stoeckmann's FIDE rating?
Helmut Stoeckmann is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess, 2,042 in rapid and 1,919 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,180 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Helmut Stoeckmann played?
Our database contains 327 games by Helmut Stoeckmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 139 draws, 93 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Stoeckmann?
327 games by Helmut Stoeckmann 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.