Prepare against Helmut Wiens
DEU · World #16,572 classical · FIDE ID 4618998
Our database contains 58 games by Helmut Wiens, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Wiens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Wiens 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 | 2,089 | 2,210 | Jan 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 37.9% |
| As White | 23 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 35 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Wiens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Wiens's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 15 | 65.2% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 17.4% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 17.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 65% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Wiens usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Wiens usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Wiens usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Wiens usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 15 | 93.8% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Helmut Wiens's chess games
All 58 games by Helmut Wiens 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: 22 wins, 18 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A38 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E50 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Frank Schneider | 2,230 | Mainz Open | B50 |
| Oct 1994 | Dirk Fuhrmann | 2,195 | Oberliga Nord W 9495 | E50 |
| Jan 1995 | Pawel Lurje | 2,145 | Mainz Open | C56 |
| Jan 1992 | Ingrid Lauterbach | 2,125 | Biel MTO Open | B07 |
| Nov 2007 | Michael Faika | 2,082 | Oberliga Nord N 0708 | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Nord W 9394 | 1994 | 9 | 7 | – |
| Oberliga Nord W 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,208 |
| Mainz Open | 1995 | 9 | 5 | 2,243 |
| chT-GER univ | 1987 | 5 | 1.5 | – |
| BL2-Nord 8990 | 1990 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,350 |
| BL2-Nord 8889 | 1989 | 5 | 2.5 | – |
| Oberliga Nord W 9192 | 1992 | 4 | 3.5 | – |
| Regionalliga NordS 8788 | 1988 | 2 | 1.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Wiens's chess games?
58 games by Helmut Wiens, 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 Wiens has played.
What does Helmut Wiens play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Helmut Wiens opens with 1.Nf3 (65% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Wiens answers 1...d6 (94% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Helmut Wiens play as White?
As White, Helmut Wiens's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Wiens play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Wiens most often plays: Pirc Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Helmut Wiens's FIDE rating?
Helmut Wiens is currently rated 2,089 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,210 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Helmut Wiens played?
Our database contains 58 games by Helmut Wiens, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 18 draws, 18 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Wiens?
58 games by Helmut Wiens 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.