Prepare against Mikael Helin
CM · Sweden · World #39,999 classical · FIDE ID 1703838
Our database contains 707 games by Mikael Helin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mikael Helin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikael Helin 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 | 1,935 | 2,020 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,819 | 1,963 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,848 | 1,979 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 707 | 246 | 39 | 422 | 34.8% |
| As White | 353 | 143 | 20 | 190 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 354 | 103 | 19 | 232 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikael Helin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikael Helin's side.
First moves as White (353 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 331 | 93.8% | 44.1% |
| c4 | 21 | 5.9% | 28.6% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 44.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Helin usually continues c4 (35.2% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Helin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Helin usually continues Nc3 (43.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 28.6% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Helin usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Helin usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Helin usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 121 | 72.0% | 32.2% |
| d6 | 37 | 22.0% | 32.4% |
| g6 | 9 | 5.4% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 59 | 46.5% | 34.7% |
| d5 | 27 | 21.3% | 27.8% |
| d6 | 23 | 18.1% | 32.6% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Mikael Helin's chess games
All 707 games by Mikael Helin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 246 wins, 39 draws, 422 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 55 | 27/3/25 | 49.1% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 49 | 20/6/23 | 40.8% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 48 | 16/1/31 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 43 | 15/2/26 | 34.9% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 36 | 15/0/21 | 41.7% |
| B25 | Modern Defense | 15 | 4/1/10 | 26.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 85 | 27/4/54 | 31.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 73 | 22/6/45 | 30.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 28 | 7/0/21 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 7/2/12 | 33.3% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 7/1/10 | 38.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 0/2/12 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 2/0/12 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 3/0/11 | 21.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 10 | 0/1/9 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Drasko Boskovic | 2,457 | Titled Tue | A00 |
| Aug 2019 | Evgeniy Solozhenkin | 2,423 | Lund CellaVision Cup | C41 |
| Jan 2007 | Justin Sarkar | 2,405 | Gibraltar Masters | A42 |
| Aug 2021 | Adelard Bai | 2,399 | Titled Tue | D07 |
| Mar 2021 | James P Jackson | 2,386 | Titled Arena Mar 6th | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 64 | 15 | 1,944 |
| Stockholm Open | 2025 | 24 | 11.5 | 2,049 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2013 | 18 | 9 | 2,100 |
| Gibraltar Masters | 2007 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,108 |
| Ostersund Storsjodraget Open | 2024 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,007 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2024 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,144 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 15 | 6 | 2,041 |
| Gothenburg Open | 2004 | 13 | 2 | 1,912 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikael Helin's chess games?
707 games by Mikael Helin, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Mikael Helin has played.
What does Mikael Helin play on the first move as White?
Across 353 games with White in our database, Mikael Helin opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.e3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikael Helin answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games).
What openings does Mikael Helin play as White?
As White, Mikael Helin's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (55 games, 49.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (49 games, 40.8% win rate); Sicilian (48 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 353 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikael Helin play as Black?
As Black, Mikael Helin most often plays: Sicilian (85 games, 31.8% win rate); Modern Defense (73 games, 30.1% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (28 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 354 games.
What is Mikael Helin's FIDE rating?
Mikael Helin is currently rated 1,935 in classical chess, 1,819 in rapid and 1,848 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,020 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Mikael Helin played?
Our database contains 707 games by Mikael Helin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 246 wins, 39 draws, 422 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikael Helin?
707 games by Mikael Helin 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.