Prepare against Helmut Wiegand
DEU · World #67,533 classical · FIDE ID 24677949
When preparing against Helmut Wiegand, expect 1.c4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 48 games by Helmut Wiegand, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Wiegand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Wiegand 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 | 1,830 | 1,989 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 19 | 9 | 20 | 39.6% |
| As White | 25 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Wiegand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Wiegand's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 10 | 41.7% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 20.8% | 90.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 16.7% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 12.5% | 16.7% |
| b4 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 42% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Wiegand usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Wiegand usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Wiegand usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 90.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Wiegand usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Wiegand usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Wiegand usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 41.2% | 42.9% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Helmut Wiegand's chess games
All 48 games by Helmut Wiegand in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 19 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Georg Enders | 2,011 | 64th ch-Hessen Gr-C | A23 |
| Apr 2010 | Rudi Foerster | 1,939 | 64th ch-Hessen Gr-C | B06 |
| Jul 2010 | Manon Blanke | 1,939 | 13th Karl Mala Memorial Open | A15 |
| Jul 2010 | Thorsten Mack | 1,911 | 13th Karl Mala Memorial Open | B00 |
| Apr 2010 | Andreas Rump | 1,866 | 64th ch-Hessen Gr-C | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen Open B | 2016 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,512 |
| Hessen Open | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 2,172 |
| 13th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,873 |
| 64th ch-Hessen Gr-C | 2010 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,149 |
| Marburger Schachtage 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 1,764 |
| Marburger Schachtage 2024 | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,801 |
| 3rd Hofheim Spring Open B | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,316 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Wiegand's chess games?
48 games by Helmut Wiegand, from Sep 2010 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 Wiegand has played.
What does Helmut Wiegand play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Helmut Wiegand opens with 1.c4 (42% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Wiegand answers 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...Nc6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Helmut Wiegand play as White?
As White, Helmut Wiegand's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Wiegand play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Wiegand most often plays: Gunderam Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Helmut Wiegand's FIDE rating?
Helmut Wiegand is currently rated 1,830 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,989 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Helmut Wiegand played?
Our database contains 48 games by Helmut Wiegand, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Wiegand?
48 games by Helmut Wiegand 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.