Prepare against Michael Hellmich
DEU · World #107,936 classical · FIDE ID 12943410
When preparing against Michael Hellmich, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by Michael Hellmich, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Hellmich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Hellmich 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 | 1,707 | 1,729 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 16 | 8 | 20 | 36.4% |
| As White | 23 | 10 | 2 | 11 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Hellmich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Hellmich's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 47.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.8% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Hellmich usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Hellmich usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Hellmich usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 27.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 68.8% |
Michael Hellmich's chess games
All 44 games by Michael Hellmich in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 16 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Joerg Vollenberg | 1,687 | GER Cup Net V4 U1600 | D00 |
| May 2020 | Madiha Fock | 1,628 | GER Cup Net V4 U1600 | B01 |
| May 2020 | Timothy Radeke | 1,554 | GER Cup Net V3 U1600 | D08 |
| May 2020 | Alexander Borgert | 1,538 | GER Cup Net V4 U1600 | B21 |
| May 2020 | Andreas Winkler | 1,502 | GER Cup Net V4 U1600 | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GER Cup Net Final-C U1600 | 2020 | 13 | 6 | 1,365 |
| GER Cup Net V4 U1600 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,646 |
| GER Cup Net V2 U1600 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,487 |
| GER Cup Net V3 U1600 | 2020 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,372 |
| DSOL 07 Liga Gr-D 1st | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,101 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Hellmich's chess games?
44 games by Michael Hellmich, from Nov 2014 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 Michael Hellmich has played.
What does Michael Hellmich play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Michael Hellmich opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Hellmich answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Hellmich play as White?
As White, Michael Hellmich's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Hellmich play as Black?
As Black, Michael Hellmich most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Albin Countergambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Michael Hellmich's FIDE rating?
Michael Hellmich is currently rated 1,707 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,729 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Michael Hellmich played?
Our database contains 44 games by Michael Hellmich, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Hellmich?
44 games by Michael Hellmich 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.