Prepare against Paul Helmbrecht
DEU · World #36,435 classical · FIDE ID 16270932
Our database contains 39 games by Paul Helmbrecht, covering Jul 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Paul Helmbrecht's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Helmbrecht 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 | 1,952 | 1,988 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,933 | 1,934 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,749 | 1,749 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 18 | 7 | 14 | 46.2% |
| As White | 18 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 61.1% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Helmbrecht's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Helmbrecht's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 6 | 33.3% | 83.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 27.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 83.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Helmbrecht usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Helmbrecht usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Helmbrecht usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Helmbrecht usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Helmbrecht usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Helmbrecht usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 78.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Paul Helmbrecht's chess games
All 39 games by Paul Helmbrecht in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 18 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C20 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A95 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Martin Fuchs | 1,981 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-Ost 2122 | A85 |
| May 2022 | Philipp Biedenkopf | 1,911 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-Ost 2122 | D85 |
| Feb 2023 | Werner Seifert | 1,887 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-Ost 2223 | A26 |
| Nov 2022 | Steven Limbrunner | 1,882 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-Ost 2223 | A23 |
| Dec 2023 | Alexis Buchinger | 1,823 | chT-GER U20 | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2023 | 14 | 8 | 1,666 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2022 | 13 | 5 | 1,661 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-Ost 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,979 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-Ost 2122 | 2022 | 3 | 2 | 2,064 |
| ROL 2026 - PublicStream | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,901 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Helmbrecht's chess games?
39 games by Paul Helmbrecht, from Jul 2019 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 Helmbrecht has played.
What does Paul Helmbrecht play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Paul Helmbrecht opens with 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Helmbrecht answers 1...c6 (79% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Paul Helmbrecht play as White?
As White, Paul Helmbrecht's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Helmbrecht play as Black?
As Black, Paul Helmbrecht most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Paul Helmbrecht's FIDE rating?
Paul Helmbrecht is currently rated 1,952 in classical chess, 1,933 in rapid and 1,749 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,988 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Paul Helmbrecht played?
Our database contains 39 games by Paul Helmbrecht, covering Jul 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Helmbrecht?
39 games by Paul Helmbrecht 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.