Prepare against Leo Helfrich
DEU · World #53,430 classical · FIDE ID 4669339
Our database contains 59 games by Leo Helfrich, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leo Helfrich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leo Helfrich 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 | 1,880 | 1,962 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 32 | 7 | 20 | 54.2% |
| As White | 31 | 16 | 5 | 10 | 51.6% |
| As Black | 28 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 57.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leo Helfrich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leo Helfrich's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 96.8% | 60.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Helfrich usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Helfrich usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Helfrich usually continues g4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Helfrich usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 9 | 69.2% | 61.1% |
| d6 | 2 | 15.4% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 4 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Leo Helfrich's chess games
All 59 games by Leo Helfrich in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 32 wins, 7 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2002 | Erich Mueller | 2,219 | Baden VLN 0203 | D00 |
| Jun 2013 | Martin Mendzigall | 1,899 | ch-Baden Open U1800 | E91 |
| May 2010 | Martin Felser | 1,894 | chB-Stuttgart int | A36 |
| May 2010 | Simon Ohnmacht | 1,883 | chB-Stuttgart int | B07 |
| May 2010 | Volker Ruehl | 1,866 | chB-Stuttgart int | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2012 | 34 | 24 | 1,832 |
| ch-Baden Open U1800 | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,849 |
| chB-Stuttgart | 2003 | 6 | 4 | 1,783 |
| Baden VLN 0203 | 2003 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,057 |
| Ditzingen Open B | 2006 | 3 | 1 | 1,690 |
| 8th Sulzfeld Open | 1997 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,985 |
| Baden VLN 0102 | 2001 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leo Helfrich's chess games?
59 games by Leo Helfrich, from Jul 2011 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 Leo Helfrich has played.
What does Leo Helfrich play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Leo Helfrich opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nc3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leo Helfrich answers 1...g6 (69% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Leo Helfrich play as White?
As White, Leo Helfrich's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leo Helfrich play as Black?
As Black, Leo Helfrich most often plays: Modern Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Leo Helfrich's FIDE rating?
Leo Helfrich is currently rated 1,880 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,962 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Leo Helfrich played?
Our database contains 59 games by Leo Helfrich, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 7 draws, 20 losses (54.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leo Helfrich?
59 games by Leo Helfrich 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.