Prepare against Helmut Suess
DEU · World #60,521 classical · FIDE ID 4658205
When preparing against Helmut Suess, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Trompowsky Attack as White, 13.8% over 29 games.
Our database contains 555 games by Helmut Suess, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Suess's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Suess 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 | 1,854 | 2,104 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 555 | 146 | 263 | 146 | 26.3% |
| As White | 278 | 71 | 135 | 72 | 25.5% |
| As Black | 277 | 75 | 128 | 74 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Suess's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Suess's side.
First moves as White (278 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 216 | 77.7% | 48.4% |
| Nf3 | 50 | 18.0% | 56.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 2.9% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.4% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 48.4% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Suess usually continues Bg5 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Suess usually continues c4 (47.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Suess usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Suess usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Suess usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Suess usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 61 | 43.9% | 59.8% |
| c5 | 41 | 29.5% | 53.7% |
| d6 | 13 | 9.4% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 11 | 7.9% | 40.9% |
| g6 | 7 | 5.0% | 64.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 81.6% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 8 | 10.5% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 4 | 5.3% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Helmut Suess's chess games
All 555 games by Helmut Suess 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: 146 wins, 263 draws, 146 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 29 | 4/16/9 | 13.8% |
| D00 | London System | 27 | 12/9/6 | 44.4% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 24 | 6/13/5 | 25.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 24 | 6/13/5 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 19 | 6/8/5 | 31.6% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 3/9/4 | 18.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 11 | 3/8/0 | 27.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 20 | 8/8/4 | 40.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 19 | 11/6/2 | 57.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 17 | 3/12/2 | 17.6% |
| A17 | English Opening | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 3/10/3 | 18.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Thomas Gietl | 2,240 | ch-Mittelfranken | B12 |
| Aug 2000 | Fernando De Andres Gonalons | 2,183 | 3rd Pyramiden Franken Cup | E12 |
| Aug 2017 | Jan Elkjaer Frantsen Montgomery | 2,130 | Zirndorf Cup | D37 |
| Sep 2009 | Dominik Schneider | 2,105 | 6th Nuremberg LGA Cup | B19 |
| Jan 1998 | Ottmar Zeltner | 2,071 | ch-Mittelfranken A | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mittelfranken | 1996 | 45 | 21.5 | 2,039 |
| ch-Mittelfranken QT | 2019 | 26 | 14.5 | 1,749 |
| Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2016 | 21 | 10.5 | 1,949 |
| ch-Mittelfranken Mitte | 2020 | 13 | 7 | 1,880 |
| chT2b-Mittelfranken 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,786 |
| ch-Mittelfranken HT 55th | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,754 |
| chTB2a-Mittelfranken 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,916 |
| 3rd Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,006 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Suess's chess games?
555 games by Helmut Suess, 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 Suess has played.
What does Helmut Suess play on the first move as White?
Across 278 games with White in our database, Helmut Suess opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Suess answers 1...c6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Helmut Suess play as White?
As White, Helmut Suess's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (29 games, 13.8% win rate); London System (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 278 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Suess play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Suess most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (17 games, 17.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 277 games.
What is Helmut Suess's FIDE rating?
Helmut Suess is currently rated 1,854 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Helmut Suess played?
Our database contains 555 games by Helmut Suess, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 146 wins, 263 draws, 146 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Suess?
555 games by Helmut Suess 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.