Prepare against Marius Helmsdorf
DEU · World #26,790 classical · FIDE ID 16274873
When preparing against Marius Helmsdorf, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 53 games by Marius Helmsdorf, covering Feb 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marius Helmsdorf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marius Helmsdorf 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 | 2,006 | 2,013 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,018 | 2,018 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 19 | 10 | 24 | 35.8% |
| As White | 23 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 56.5% |
| As Black | 30 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marius Helmsdorf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marius Helmsdorf's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 73.9% | 61.8% |
| c4 | 6 | 26.1% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Helmsdorf usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Helmsdorf usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Helmsdorf usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Helmsdorf usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Helmsdorf usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Helmsdorf usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 54.5% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 5 | 22.7% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 18.2% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Marius Helmsdorf's chess games
All 53 games by Marius Helmsdorf in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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: 19 wins, 10 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E72 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B58 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D28 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Patrick Chandler | 2,151 | Oberliga Ost-B 2122 | A00 |
| Dec 2023 | Michael Pikalow | 2,083 | chT-GER U20 | C11 |
| Dec 2022 | Thore Meiwes | 2,081 | chT-GER U20 | D00 |
| Oct 2021 | Jonas Mann | 1,896 | Oberliga Ost-B 2122 | B07 |
| Dec 2022 | Xinyuan Wang | 1,835 | chT-GER U20 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2023 | 14 | 5 | 1,909 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2016 | 13 | 7 | 1,246 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,617 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,629 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 2122 | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,914 |
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 3 | 1 | 1,618 |
| DSOL 02 Liga Gr-C 1st | 2020 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marius Helmsdorf's chess games?
53 games by Marius Helmsdorf, from Feb 2019 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 Marius Helmsdorf has played.
What does Marius Helmsdorf play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Marius Helmsdorf opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marius Helmsdorf answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games).
What openings does Marius Helmsdorf play as White?
As White, Marius Helmsdorf's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marius Helmsdorf play as Black?
As Black, Marius Helmsdorf most often plays: French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Marius Helmsdorf's FIDE rating?
Marius Helmsdorf is currently rated 2,006 in classical chess, 2,018 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,013 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Marius Helmsdorf played?
Our database contains 53 games by Marius Helmsdorf, covering Feb 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 10 draws, 24 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marius Helmsdorf?
53 games by Marius Helmsdorf 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.