Prepare against Helmut Thierjung
Austria · World #44,614 classical · FIDE ID 1607243
Our database contains 37 games by Helmut Thierjung, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Thierjung's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Thierjung 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 | 1,915 | 2,055 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,923 | 1,923 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 4 | 21 | 12 | 10.8% |
| As White | 21 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 19.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 0.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Thierjung's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Thierjung's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 90.5% | 47.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (79% of these games) — Thierjung usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Thierjung usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Thierjung usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Thierjung usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| b6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Helmut Thierjung's chess games
All 37 games by Helmut Thierjung 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: 4 wins, 21 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| E72 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2002 | Hannes Schirmbeck | 2,144 | chT2O-AUT 0203 | D02 |
| Jan 1996 | Hermann Obermayr | 2,105 | chT2O-AUT 9697 | E61 |
| Jan 1999 | Andreas Weinzetl | 1,825 | chT2O-AUT 9899 | E67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2O-AUT 0102 | 2002 | 10 | 3 | 2,004 |
| 6th Schlechter Memorial | 1971 | 10 | 3 | – |
| chT2O-AUT 0203 | 2002 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,079 |
| chT-AUT 8182 playoff | 1981 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,165 |
| chT2O-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 2 | 1 | 2,055 |
| chT2O-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 2 | 1 | 2,157 |
| chT2O-AUT 9900 | 2000 | 2 | 1.5 | – |
| chT2O-AUT 9495 | 1995 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,060 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Thierjung's chess games?
37 games by Helmut Thierjung, 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 Thierjung has played.
What does Helmut Thierjung play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Helmut Thierjung opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Thierjung answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...b6 (13% of games).
What openings does Helmut Thierjung play as White?
As White, Helmut Thierjung's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Thierjung play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Thierjung most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Helmut Thierjung's FIDE rating?
Helmut Thierjung is currently rated 1,915 in classical chess, 1,923 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,055 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Helmut Thierjung played?
Our database contains 37 games by Helmut Thierjung, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 4 wins, 21 draws, 12 losses (10.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Thierjung?
37 games by Helmut Thierjung 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.