Prepare against Marie-Helen Herbrig
DEU · World #55,016 classical · FIDE ID 12900427
When preparing against Marie-Helen Herbrig, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 61.1% over 18 games.
Our database contains 126 games by Marie-Helen Herbrig, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marie-Helen Herbrig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marie-Helen Herbrig 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 | 1,874 | 1,922 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,896 | 1,944 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 62 | 9 | 55 | 49.2% |
| As White | 67 | 36 | 4 | 27 | 53.7% |
| As Black | 59 | 26 | 5 | 28 | 44.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marie-Helen Herbrig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marie-Helen Herbrig's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 53.7% | 59.7% |
| d4 | 31 | 46.3% | 53.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 59.7% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Herbrig usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Herbrig usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Herbrig usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 53.2% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Herbrig usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Herbrig usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Herbrig usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 100.0% | 56.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 90.5% | 26.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
Marie-Helen Herbrig's chess games
All 126 games by Marie-Helen Herbrig in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 62 wins, 9 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 18 | 11/0/7 | 61.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Melina Siegl | 2,014 | ch-GER U18 Girls | E14 |
| Oct 2022 | Annegret Mucha | 1,994 | BL2-Ost 2324 w | B23 |
| Mar 2022 | Anett Ignatiadis | 1,992 | BL2 Ost 2122 w | A41 |
| Nov 2018 | Grit Kalies | 1,991 | BL2 Ost 1819 w | B59 |
| May 2015 | Larissa Schwarz | 1,983 | ch-GER U18 Girls | B88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U18 Girls | 2015 | 18 | 9 | 1,848 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2018 | 17 | 5 | 1,683 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,414 |
| ch-Sachsen U16 Girls | 2013 | 10 | 8.5 | 1,648 |
| ch-GER U16 Girls | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,528 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,702 |
| BL2 Ost 1819 w | 2019 | 7 | 6 | 2,072 |
| ch-Sachsen U12 Girls | 2009 | 7 | 6 | 1,409 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marie-Helen Herbrig's chess games?
126 games by Marie-Helen Herbrig, from Jul 2013 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 Marie-Helen Herbrig has played.
What does Marie-Helen Herbrig play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Marie-Helen Herbrig opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (46% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marie-Helen Herbrig answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Marie-Helen Herbrig play as White?
As White, Marie-Helen Herbrig's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marie-Helen Herbrig play as Black?
As Black, Marie-Helen Herbrig most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Colle System (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Marie-Helen Herbrig's FIDE rating?
Marie-Helen Herbrig is currently rated 1,874 in classical chess and 1,896 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,922 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Marie-Helen Herbrig played?
Our database contains 126 games by Marie-Helen Herbrig, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 9 draws, 55 losses (49.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marie-Helen Herbrig?
126 games by Marie-Helen Herbrig 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.