Prepare against Helmut Wild
DEU · World #33,100 classical · FIDE ID 4688112
When preparing against Helmut Wild, expect 1.c4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 40.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 176 games by Helmut Wild, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Wild's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Wild 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 | 1,969 | 2,021 | Oct 2004 |
| Blitz | 1,974 | 1,992 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 176 | 52 | 50 | 74 | 29.5% |
| As White | 81 | 28 | 23 | 30 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 95 | 24 | 27 | 44 | 25.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Wild's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Wild's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 69 | 85.2% | 47.8% |
| e4 | 10 | 12.3% | 45.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 85% of White games, 47.8% score
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Wild usually continues Nc3 (60.7% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Wild usually continues Nc3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Wild usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Wild usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Wild usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Wild usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 38 | 92.7% | 34.2% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 84.4% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 12.5% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Helmut Wild's chess games
All 176 games by Helmut Wild in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 52 wins, 50 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | English Opening | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| B37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A55 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 0/4/7 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Rolf Schlindwein | 2,225 | Karlsruhe U20 | B26 |
| Oct 2013 | Andrea Dappiano | 2,170 | 35th Arco Open | C01 |
| Oct 2019 | Giulio Simeone | 2,004 | 41st Arco Open | B10 |
| Sep 2014 | Ralph Althoff | 1,965 | Muensterland Regionalliga 1415 | B10 |
| May 2015 | Stephan Baumann | 1,947 | Muensterland Regionalliga 1415 | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,885 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 2 | 1,709 |
| 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,899 |
| 32nd Arco Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,954 |
| 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,901 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,883 |
| 41st Arco Open | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,926 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,947 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Wild's chess games?
176 games by Helmut Wild, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Wild has played.
What does Helmut Wild play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Helmut Wild opens with 1.c4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Wild answers 1...c6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Helmut Wild play as White?
As White, Helmut Wild's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (20 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Wild play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Wild most often plays: Slav Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Helmut Wild's FIDE rating?
Helmut Wild is currently rated 1,969 in classical chess and 1,974 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,021 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Helmut Wild played?
Our database contains 176 games by Helmut Wild, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 50 draws, 74 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Wild?
176 games by Helmut Wild 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.