Prepare against Helmut Wittmann
DEU · World #30,616 classical · FIDE ID 4693388
Our database contains 174 games by Helmut Wittmann, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Wittmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Wittmann 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 | 1,982 | 2,109 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 81 | 47 | 46 | 46.6% |
| As White | 85 | 47 | 19 | 19 | 55.3% |
| As Black | 89 | 34 | 28 | 27 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Wittmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Wittmann's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 77 | 90.6% | 64.3% |
| g3 | 7 | 8.2% | 85.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Wittmann usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Wittmann usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Wittmann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 8% of White games, 85.7% score
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Wittmann usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Wittmann usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Wittmann usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 28 | 68.3% | 53.6% |
| e5 | 7 | 17.1% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 14.6% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 61.9% | 46.2% |
| e6 | 8 | 38.1% | 56.3% |
Helmut Wittmann's chess games
All 174 games by Helmut Wittmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 81 wins, 47 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 29 | 9/11/9 | 31.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Thomas Lentrodt | 2,274 | ch-Bayern | E13 |
| Apr 2011 | Florian Wagner | 2,207 | 60th Mittelfranken-ch HT | A36 |
| Mar 2013 | Christian Schatz | 2,195 | ch-Mittelfranken | A09 |
| Apr 2015 | Wolfgang jr. Rausch | 2,138 | ch-Mittelfranken HT | E12 |
| Apr 2014 | Klaus Meulner | 2,123 | ch-Mittelfranken HT 63rd | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mittelfranken HT | 2016 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,115 |
| 60th Mittelfranken-ch HT | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,098 |
| ch-Mittelfranken | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,184 |
| ch-Mittelfranken HT 63rd | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,139 |
| Mittelfrankenliga-B2a 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,118 |
| ch-Mittelfranken HT 59th | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,103 |
| 51st chT-Mittelfranken | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,071 |
| 48th ch-Mittelfranken HT | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,172 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Wittmann's chess games?
174 games by Helmut Wittmann, from Jul 2005 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 Wittmann has played.
What does Helmut Wittmann play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Helmut Wittmann opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.g3 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Wittmann answers 1...g6 (68% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games).
What openings does Helmut Wittmann play as White?
As White, Helmut Wittmann's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Wittmann play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Wittmann most often plays: Modern Defense (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Helmut Wittmann's FIDE rating?
Helmut Wittmann is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,109 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Helmut Wittmann played?
Our database contains 174 games by Helmut Wittmann, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 47 draws, 46 losses (46.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Wittmann?
174 games by Helmut Wittmann 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.