Prepare against Mark Helbig
FM · DEU · World #6,700 classical · FIDE ID 4675622
Our database contains 481 games by Mark Helbig, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mark Helbig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Helbig 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 | 2,231 | 2,366 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,282 | 2,307 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,214 | 2,292 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 481 | 225 | 162 | 94 | 46.8% |
| As White | 229 | 117 | 69 | 43 | 51.1% |
| As Black | 252 | 108 | 93 | 51 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Helbig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Helbig's side.
First moves as White (229 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 143 | 62.4% | 66.4% |
| e4 | 32 | 14.0% | 57.8% |
| c4 | 27 | 11.8% | 72.2% |
| Nc3 | 15 | 6.6% | 76.7% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 5.2% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 66.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Helbig usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Helbig usually continues c4 (67.2% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Helbig usually continues c4 (88.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Helbig usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Helbig usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Helbig usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 58 | 46.4% | 62.9% |
| g6 | 24 | 19.2% | 52.1% |
| c5 | 13 | 10.4% | 76.9% |
| d5 | 13 | 10.4% | 61.5% |
| e5 | 10 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 4.8% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 67.9% | 58.2% |
| g6 | 12 | 14.8% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 11.1% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Mark Helbig's chess games
All 481 games by Mark Helbig in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 225 wins, 162 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E69 | Indian Defense | 34 | 20/9/5 | 58.8% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 21 | 7/9/5 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 15 | 10/3/2 | 66.7% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 9/2/1 | 75.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 42 | 18/14/10 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2005 | Karel Van der Weide | 2,482 | Oberliga NRW 0506 | C45 |
| Oct 2003 | Michael Wiedenkeller | 2,471 | Oberliga Sued W 0304 | E18 |
| Feb 2010 | Thomas Henrichs | 2,471 | Solingen Karneval Open | D35 |
| Aug 2023 | Marius Fromm | 2,458 | chT-World Rapid | D07 |
| Jul 2011 | Svetlin Mladenov | 2,406 | 15th Bad Godesberg Open | E68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PF Open | 1994 | 18 | 11 | 2,326 |
| ch-Pfalz | 2000 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,400 |
| Enger Knappen Cup Open A | 2010 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,252 |
| Troisdorf Open | 2011 | 14 | 13 | 2,250 |
| ch-RLPF U20 | 1994 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,133 |
| chT-World Rapid | 2023 | 12 | 7 | 2,288 |
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2011 | 10 | 7 | 2,309 |
| Oberliga NRW 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,461 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Helbig's chess games?
481 games by Mark Helbig, from Apr 2003 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 Mark Helbig has played.
What does Mark Helbig play on the first move as White?
Across 229 games with White in our database, Mark Helbig opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Helbig answers 1...c6 (46% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Mark Helbig play as White?
As White, Mark Helbig's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (34 games, 58.8% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Dunst Opening (15 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 229 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Helbig play as Black?
As Black, Mark Helbig most often plays: Modern Defense (42 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 252 games.
What is Mark Helbig's FIDE rating?
Mark Helbig is currently rated 2,231 in classical chess, 2,282 in rapid and 2,214 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,366 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Mark Helbig played?
Our database contains 481 games by Mark Helbig, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 225 wins, 162 draws, 94 losses (46.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Helbig?
481 games by Mark Helbig 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.