Prepare against Otto Helmschrott
DEU · World #31,301 classical · FIDE ID 4652410
Our database contains 80 games by Otto Helmschrott, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Otto Helmschrott's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Otto Helmschrott 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 | 1,978 | 2,136 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 16 | 33 | 31 | 20.0% |
| As White | 41 | 10 | 20 | 11 | 24.4% |
| As Black | 39 | 6 | 13 | 20 | 15.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Otto Helmschrott's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Otto Helmschrott's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 95.1% | 48.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 48.7% score
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Helmschrott usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Helmschrott usually continues c3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Helmschrott usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Helmschrott usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Otto Helmschrott's chess games
All 80 games by Otto Helmschrott 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: 16 wins, 33 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Mikhail M Ivanov | 2,406 | 18th Schwarzach Open A | B22 |
| Oct 2002 | Bernd Salvermoser | 2,306 | 6th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | D31 |
| Jan 1997 | Stefan Oschetzki | 2,150 | Augsburg Afro Open | C10 |
| Jan 1997 | Florian Pfefferl | 2,100 | Augsburg Afro Open | C45 |
| Aug 2020 | Johann Sander | 1,929 | DSOL 03 Liga Final 1st | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwarzach Open A | 2009 | 10 | 3 | 2,076 |
| 67th ch-Bayern B | 1996 | 9 | 3 | 2,034 |
| 14th Seebach Open | 2003 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,932 |
| Augsburg Afro Open | 1997 | 7 | 4 | 2,220 |
| 2nd Augsburg Open | 1995 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
| 26th Schwarzach Open B | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,942 |
| 18th Schwarzach Open A | 2003 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,130 |
| 6th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2002 | 4 | 1 | 2,130 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Otto Helmschrott's chess games?
80 games by Otto Helmschrott, 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 Otto Helmschrott has played.
What does Otto Helmschrott play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Otto Helmschrott opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Otto Helmschrott answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Otto Helmschrott play as White?
As White, Otto Helmschrott's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Otto Helmschrott play as Black?
As Black, Otto Helmschrott most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Otto Helmschrott's FIDE rating?
Otto Helmschrott is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Otto Helmschrott played?
Our database contains 80 games by Otto Helmschrott, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 33 draws, 31 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Otto Helmschrott?
80 games by Otto Helmschrott 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.