Prepare against Helmut Zeyen
DEU · World #69,872 classical · FIDE ID 24678473
When preparing against Helmut Zeyen, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%).
Our database contains 75 games by Helmut Zeyen, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Zeyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Zeyen 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 | 1,822 | 1,847 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 24 | 16 | 35 | 32.0% |
| As White | 39 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 36 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Zeyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Zeyen's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 100.0% | 47.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.4% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Zeyen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Zeyen usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Zeyen usually continues Qe2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
Helmut Zeyen's chess games
All 75 games by Helmut Zeyen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 24 wins, 16 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | King's Pawn Game: Busch-Gass Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Astrid Froehlich-Dill | 1,891 | 29th Wiesbaden Open | D02 |
| May 2017 | Sven Schellen | 1,801 | ch-Frankfurt A | C47 |
| Aug 2018 | Fred Baumgarten | 1,721 | 30th Wiesbaden Open | B23 |
| Aug 2014 | Michael Roth | 1,600 | 26th Wiesbaden Open | B01 |
| Aug 2015 | Ryszard Dyga | 1,569 | 27th Wiesbaden Open | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2019 | 19 | 7.5 | 1,673 |
| 28th Wiesbaden Open | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,549 |
| 29th Wiesbaden Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,817 |
| 31st Wiesbaden Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,806 |
| 25th Wiesbaden Open | 2013 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,604 |
| 30th Wiesbaden Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,822 |
| 27th Wiesbaden Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,753 |
| 26th Wiesbaden Open | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,760 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Zeyen's chess games?
75 games by Helmut Zeyen, from Apr 2009 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 Zeyen has played.
What does Helmut Zeyen play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Helmut Zeyen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Zeyen answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Helmut Zeyen play as White?
As White, Helmut Zeyen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Four Knights Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Zeyen play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Zeyen most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Helmut Zeyen's FIDE rating?
Helmut Zeyen is currently rated 1,822 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,847 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Helmut Zeyen played?
Our database contains 75 games by Helmut Zeyen, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 16 draws, 35 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Zeyen?
75 games by Helmut Zeyen 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.