Prepare against Steff Helsen
Belgium · World #21,919 classical · FIDE ID 205338
Our database contains 70 games by Steff Helsen, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Steff Helsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steff Helsen 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 | 2,041 | 2,194 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,081 | 2,081 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 26 | 13 | 31 | 37.1% |
| As White | 39 | 16 | 6 | 17 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steff Helsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steff Helsen's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 74.4% | 51.7% |
| e4 | 9 | 23.1% | 44.4% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 51.7% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Helsen usually continues Bg5 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Helsen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Helsen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 44.4% score
- …e5 (56% of these games) — Helsen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Helsen usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Helsen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 33.3% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 33.3% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 12.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Steff Helsen's chess games
All 70 games by Steff Helsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 26 wins, 13 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D60 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Rok Hrzica | 2,296 | 11th Senta Open A | D18 |
| Oct 2008 | Oskar Bjarnason | 2,262 | Le Touquet Open A | A45 |
| Sep 2006 | Albert Muratet Casadevall | 2,216 | Trevias Open | B17 |
| Dec 2010 | Hans Groffen | 2,168 | Zwijndrecht Open | D11 |
| Dec 2010 | Marc Stuer | 2,091 | Zwijndrecht Open | A83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Senica Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,046 |
| Le Touquet Open A | 2008 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,194 |
| Trevias Open | 2006 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,215 |
| 11th Senta Open A | 2007 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,197 |
| Glorney Cup A | 1997 | 5 | 2 | 2,120 |
| Zwijndrecht Open | 2010 | 4 | 2 | 2,289 |
| Marianske Lazne Open | 2007 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,197 |
| 19th Lommel Summer Open | 1999 | 4 | 3 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steff Helsen's chess games?
70 games by Steff Helsen, from Jul 2005 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 Steff Helsen has played.
What does Steff Helsen play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Steff Helsen opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.Nc3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steff Helsen answers 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Steff Helsen play as White?
As White, Steff Helsen's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steff Helsen play as Black?
As Black, Steff Helsen most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Steff Helsen's FIDE rating?
Steff Helsen is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess, 2,081 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,194 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Steff Helsen played?
Our database contains 70 games by Steff Helsen, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 13 draws, 31 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steff Helsen?
70 games by Steff Helsen 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.