Prepare against Paul D Helbig
United Kingdom · World #18,971 classical · FIDE ID 401900
When preparing against Paul D Helbig, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 37.0% over 54 games.
Our database contains 226 games by Paul D Helbig, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Paul D Helbig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul D Helbig 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 | 2,066 | 2,195 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,046 | 2,086 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 226 | 79 | 74 | 73 | 35.0% |
| As White | 114 | 42 | 32 | 40 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 112 | 37 | 42 | 33 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul D Helbig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul D Helbig's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 104 | 91.2% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 10 | 8.8% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Helbig usually continues Nc3 (58.1% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Helbig usually continues f4 (58.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Helbig usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Helbig usually continues g3 (20.0% score)
- …f5 (30% of these games) — Helbig usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …b6 (10% of these games) — Helbig usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 41 | 71.9% | 47.6% |
| e5 | 9 | 15.8% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 6 | 10.5% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 78.9% | 55.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 21.1% | 56.3% |
Paul D Helbig's chess games
All 226 games by Paul D Helbig 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: 79 wins, 74 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 43 | 17/16/10 | 39.5% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 25 | 13/3/9 | 52.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 54 | 20/16/18 | 37.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anti-Grünfeld | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Graham Lilley | 2,235 | Hanham Open | B09 |
| Jul 2005 | Ioan Rees | 2,230 | 2nd South Wales Open | A58 |
| Jan 2011 | Richard L Britton | 2,229 | 86th Hastings Masters Open | B23 |
| Nov 1997 | Peter P Taylor | 2,210 | chT2-BCF 9798 (4NCL) | B25 |
| Jul 2006 | Jeremy F S Menadue | 2,194 | 3rd South Wales Open | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Devon Open | 2009 | 24 | 15.5 | 1,996 |
| West of England Open | 2009 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,081 |
| 97th ch-GBR | 2010 | 11 | 4 | 1,947 |
| Torquay Open | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 1,979 |
| Telecom Open | 1991 | 9 | 4 | 2,254 |
| 3rd South Wales Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,087 |
| 2nd South Wales Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,222 |
| South Wales Winter Open | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,106 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul D Helbig's chess games?
226 games by Paul D Helbig, 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 Paul D Helbig has played.
What does Paul D Helbig play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Paul D Helbig opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul D Helbig answers 1...g6 (72% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games).
What openings does Paul D Helbig play as White?
As White, Paul D Helbig's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (43 games, 39.5% win rate); King's Gambit (25 games, 52.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul D Helbig play as Black?
As Black, Paul D Helbig most often plays: Modern Defense (54 games, 37.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Paul D Helbig's FIDE rating?
Paul D Helbig is currently rated 2,066 in classical chess, 2,046 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,195 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Paul D Helbig played?
Our database contains 226 games by Paul D Helbig, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 74 draws, 73 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul D Helbig?
226 games by Paul D Helbig 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.