Prepare against Helmut Weichert
DEU · World #10,643 classical · FIDE ID 4623258
Our database contains 117 games by Helmut Weichert, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Weichert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Weichert 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 | 2,160 | 2,270 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 38 | 35 | 44 | 32.5% |
| As White | 57 | 22 | 15 | 20 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 60 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Weichert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Weichert's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 70.2% | 52.5% |
| d4 | 14 | 24.6% | 53.6% |
| f4 | 2 | 3.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Weichert usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Weichert usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Weichert usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (86% of these games) — Weichert usually continues Nc3 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Weichert usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 82.1% | 45.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 10.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 61.1% | 36.4% |
| f5 | 7 | 38.9% | 35.7% |
Helmut Weichert's chess games
All 117 games by Helmut Weichert 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: 38 wins, 35 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1972 | Laszlo Vadasz | 2,380 | 19th WchT Students Final A | B09 |
| Jan 1995 | Harald Matthey | 2,340 | BL2-Ost 9495 | C41 |
| Jan 1991 | Wolfgang Huisl | 2,320 | Oberliga Hessen | B31 |
| Jan 1996 | Volker Meier | 2,320 | BL2-Ost 9596 | B42 |
| Jan 1993 | Matthias Krallmann | 2,285 | BL2-West 9293 | E66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga 1980-81 | 1981 | 13 | 6 | 2,257 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,973 |
| Detmold | 1967 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| Oberliga Hessen | 1992 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,538 |
| BL2-West 9293 | 1993 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,219 |
| BL2-Ost 9394 | 1994 | 8 | 4 | 2,267 |
| BL2-Ost 9596 | 1996 | 7 | 3 | 2,197 |
| BL2-Ost 9495 | 1995 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,378 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Weichert's chess games?
117 games by Helmut Weichert, 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 Weichert has played.
What does Helmut Weichert play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Helmut Weichert opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Weichert answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...f5 (39% of games).
What openings does Helmut Weichert play as White?
As White, Helmut Weichert's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Weichert play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Weichert most often plays: Dutch Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Helmut Weichert's FIDE rating?
Helmut Weichert is currently rated 2,160 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,270 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Helmut Weichert played?
Our database contains 117 games by Helmut Weichert, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 35 draws, 44 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Weichert?
117 games by Helmut Weichert 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.