Prepare against Jochen Helmert
DEU · World #33,648 classical · FIDE ID 16225821
Our database contains 137 games by Jochen Helmert, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jochen Helmert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jochen Helmert 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 | 1,966 | 2,002 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 36 | 50 | 51 | 26.3% |
| As White | 59 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 78 | 16 | 31 | 31 | 20.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jochen Helmert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jochen Helmert's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Helmert usually continues Nf3 (40.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Helmert usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Helmert usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 24 | 64.9% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 12 | 32.4% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 100.0% | 31.7% |
Jochen Helmert's chess games
All 137 games by Jochen Helmert in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - 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: 36 wins, 50 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 24 | 6/9/9 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2000 | Thomas Doering | 2,215 | Ruhrgebiet VL2 9900 | A25 |
| Jan 2008 | Ralf Bauch | 2,103 | Ruhrgebiet VK2 0708 | B01 |
| Dec 2018 | Stefan Niekrens | 2,028 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1819 | B01 |
| Mar 2015 | Sascha Winterkamp | 1,970 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1415 | A46 |
| Sep 2017 | Christian Krabbe | 1,966 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1718 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open B | 1999 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,320 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,783 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,884 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,337 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,949 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,983 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 1 | 1,720 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2000 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,887 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jochen Helmert's chess games?
137 games by Jochen Helmert, from Dec 2016 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 Jochen Helmert has played.
What does Jochen Helmert play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Jochen Helmert opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jochen Helmert answers 1...d6 (65% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jochen Helmert play as White?
As White, Jochen Helmert's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jochen Helmert play as Black?
As Black, Jochen Helmert most often plays: Pirc Defense (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Jochen Helmert's FIDE rating?
Jochen Helmert is currently rated 1,966 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,002 (May 2025).
How many games has Jochen Helmert played?
Our database contains 137 games by Jochen Helmert, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 50 draws, 51 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jochen Helmert?
137 games by Jochen Helmert 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.