Prepare against Jan Helmer
CM · DEU · World #5,834 classical · FIDE ID 12956686
Our database contains 508 games by Jan Helmer, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Helmer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Helmer 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 | 2,252 | 2,252 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,058 | 2,058 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,180 | 2,208 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 508 | 211 | 88 | 209 | 41.5% |
| As White | 258 | 121 | 44 | 93 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 250 | 90 | 44 | 116 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Helmer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Helmer's side.
First moves as White (258 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 131 | 50.8% | 57.6% |
| d4 | 114 | 44.2% | 51.8% |
| f4 | 10 | 3.9% | 65.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 51% of White games, 57.6% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Helmer usually continues c4 (62.9% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Helmer usually continues e3 (51.2% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Helmer usually continues b3 (81.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 51.8% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Helmer usually continues c4 (48.3% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Helmer usually continues Nf3 (47.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Helmer usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 82 | 56.9% | 47.6% |
| e6 | 49 | 34.0% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 10 | 6.9% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 36.8% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 23 | 30.3% | 45.7% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 22.4% | 41.2% |
| b6 | 5 | 6.6% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 3.9% | 66.7% |
Jan Helmer's chess games
All 508 games by Jan Helmer in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - Aug 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: 211 wins, 88 draws, 209 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 57 | 28/7/22 | 49.1% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 30 | 11/5/14 | 36.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 20 | 9/2/9 | 45.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 19 | 11/6/2 | 57.9% |
| D04 | Colle System | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 31 | 13/5/13 | 41.9% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 17 | 6/1/10 | 35.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | D Navara | 2,657 | Titled Tue Early | A15 |
| Mar 2020 | Detlef Rost | 2,492 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | D06 |
| Feb 2024 | Vladimir Burmakin | 2,480 | Titled Tue Early | D13 |
| Feb 2024 | Maksim Tsaruk | 2,480 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
| Feb 2024 | Robert Hungaski | 2,471 | Titled Tue Early | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 224 | 101.5 | 2,198 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2020 | 27 | 14 | 1,920 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2019 | 18 | 9 | 1,891 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2016 | 16 | 8 | 1,753 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2017 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,725 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U10 | 2013 | 11 | 10 | 1,262 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2015 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,815 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2013 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,432 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Helmer's chess games?
508 games by Jan Helmer, from Dec 2012 to Aug 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 Jan Helmer has played.
What does Jan Helmer play on the first move as White?
Across 258 games with White in our database, Jan Helmer opens with 1.Nf3 (51% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Helmer answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (34% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Jan Helmer play as White?
As White, Jan Helmer's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (57 games, 49.1% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 36.7% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 45.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 258 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Helmer play as Black?
As Black, Jan Helmer most often plays: Sicilian (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 250 games.
What is Jan Helmer's FIDE rating?
Jan Helmer is currently rated 2,252 in classical chess, 2,058 in rapid and 2,180 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,252 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Jan Helmer played?
Our database contains 508 games by Jan Helmer, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 211 wins, 88 draws, 209 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Helmer?
508 games by Jan Helmer 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.