Prepare against Helmut Usleber
Austria · World #36,589 classical · FIDE ID 1623079
Our database contains 41 games by Helmut Usleber, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Usleber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Usleber 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 | 1,951 | 2,080 | Jul 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,071 | 2,088 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 41.5% |
| As White | 24 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Usleber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Usleber's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 87.5% | 61.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 61.9% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Usleber usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Usleber usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Usleber usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Usleber usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Usleber usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 3 | 75.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Helmut Usleber's chess games
All 41 games by Helmut Usleber in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 17 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Wolfram Heinig | 2,329 | 17th Lienz Open | B18 |
| Mar 2010 | Siegfried Natter | 2,262 | chT2W-AUT 0910 | B21 |
| Mar 2016 | Josef Schiestl | 2,128 | chT2W-AUT 1516 | B43 |
| Feb 2013 | Franz Vergeiner | 2,091 | 17th Lienz Open | B15 |
| Jan 2017 | Andreas Stole | 1,946 | Gibraltar Challenger Open A | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Lienz Open | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,113 |
| Schwarzach Open B | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,101 |
| 10th Neumarkt am Wallersee Open | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,073 |
| Gibraltar Challenger Open A | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,064 |
| chT2W-AUT 1617 | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,853 |
| chT2W-AUT 0910 | 2010 | 2 | 2 | 2,662 |
| 4th Prague Summer Open | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,983 |
| chT2W-AUT 1112 | 2012 | 1 | 1 | 2,148 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Usleber's chess games?
41 games by Helmut Usleber, from Oct 2008 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 Usleber has played.
What does Helmut Usleber play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Helmut Usleber opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Usleber answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Helmut Usleber play as White?
As White, Helmut Usleber's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Usleber play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Usleber most often plays: Dutch Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Helmut Usleber's FIDE rating?
Helmut Usleber is currently rated 1,951 in classical chess, 2,071 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,080 (Jul 2014).
How many games has Helmut Usleber played?
Our database contains 41 games by Helmut Usleber, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Usleber?
41 games by Helmut Usleber 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.