Prepare against Janos Helmer
Romania · World #32,524 classical · FIDE ID 1201239
Our database contains 173 games by Janos Helmer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Janos Helmer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Janos 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 | 1,971 | 2,293 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,987 | 2,139 | Nov 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,092 | 2,135 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 63 | 49 | 61 | 36.4% |
| As White | 81 | 33 | 22 | 26 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 92 | 30 | 27 | 35 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Janos Helmer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Janos Helmer's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 64 | 79.0% | 53.1% |
| c4 | 16 | 19.8% | 59.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 79% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Helmer usually continues c4 (47.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Helmer usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Helmer usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 59.4% score
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Helmer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Helmer usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Helmer usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 46.2% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 19 | 36.5% | 44.7% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 11.5% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 20.8% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
Janos Helmer's chess games
All 173 games by Janos Helmer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 63 wins, 49 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 21 | 13/3/5 | 61.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Vlad Tomescu | 2,435 | Odorheiu Secuiesc Open | A42 |
| Jan 1993 | Emil Ungureanu | 2,340 | Odorheiu Secuiesc Open | A30 |
| Jan 1993 | Dan Bogdan | 2,290 | Odorheiu Secuiesc Open | A87 |
| Mar 2025 | Roger Lorenz | 2,188 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | A09 |
| Feb 2011 | Ionel Luca | 2,160 | Satu Mare Ariston | E40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-ROM | 2018 | 33 | 19.5 | 2,155 |
| Odorheiu Secuiesc Open | 1993 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,362 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,064 |
| ch-ROM | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 1,990 |
| ch-ROM sf | 2000 | 10 | 4 | 2,034 |
| Erkel Memorial Open | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,201 |
| Satu Mare Ariston | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,230 |
| chT-ROM | 2019 | 9 | 1 | 2,011 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Janos Helmer's chess games?
173 games by Janos Helmer, from Apr 2003 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 Janos Helmer has played.
What does Janos Helmer play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Janos Helmer opens with 1.Nf3 (79% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Janos Helmer answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Janos Helmer play as White?
As White, Janos Helmer's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (21 games, 61.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Janos Helmer play as Black?
As Black, Janos Helmer most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Janos Helmer's FIDE rating?
Janos Helmer is currently rated 1,971 in classical chess, 1,987 in rapid and 2,092 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,293 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Janos Helmer played?
Our database contains 173 games by Janos Helmer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 49 draws, 61 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Janos Helmer?
173 games by Janos 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.