Prepare against Sven Helms
DEU · World #65,701 classical · FIDE ID 4693531
When preparing against Sven Helms, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Classical Variation as Black, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 348 games by Sven Helms, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sven Helms's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sven Helms 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 | 1,836 | 2,164 | Oct 2004 |
| Blitz | 1,945 | 1,945 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 348 | 120 | 128 | 99 | 34.5% |
| As White | 179 | 73 | 64 | 41 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 169 | 47 | 64 | 58 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sven Helms's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sven Helms's side.
First moves as White (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 125 | 69.8% | 57.6% |
| e4 | 54 | 30.2% | 62.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 57.6% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Helms usually continues c4 (57.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Helms usually continues c4 (64.8% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Helms usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 62.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Helms usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Helms usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Helms usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 68 | 84.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 9.9% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.7% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 46.3% | 48.0% |
| e6 | 24 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 9.3% | 50.0% |
Sven Helms's chess games
All 348 games by Sven Helms 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: 120 wins, 128 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 23 | 11/8/4 | 47.8% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 23 | 11/4/8 | 47.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 22 | 6/9/7 | 27.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Virginijus Dambrauskas | 2,339 | Goerlitz Open | A92 |
| Feb 2002 | Niels Gospodinow | 2,250 | Oberliga Nord N 0102 | D07 |
| Nov 2005 | Hannes Knuth | 2,215 | Mecklenburg VP LL 0506 | E11 |
| Oct 2003 | Eckhard Jeske | 2,213 | Oberliga Nord N 0304 | D94 |
| Apr 2004 | Carsten Hamann | 2,193 | Oberliga Nord N 0304 | C12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mecklenburg VP MT | 2021 | 23 | 12 | 2,058 |
| Jena Schwarzer Baer Open | 2009 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,929 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 9495 | 1995 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,809 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,941 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,116 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL1 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 1,944 |
| Mecklenburg VP VL 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,886 |
| Oberliga Nord N 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,228 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sven Helms's chess games?
348 games by Sven Helms, 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 Sven Helms has played.
What does Sven Helms play on the first move as White?
Across 179 games with White in our database, Sven Helms opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sven Helms answers 1...e6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Sven Helms play as White?
As White, Sven Helms's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Slav Defense (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 179 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sven Helms play as Black?
As Black, Sven Helms most often plays: French: Classical Variation (22 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Horwitz Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 169 games.
What is Sven Helms's FIDE rating?
Sven Helms is currently rated 1,836 in classical chess and 1,945 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,164 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Sven Helms played?
Our database contains 348 games by Sven Helms, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 120 wins, 128 draws, 99 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sven Helms?
348 games by Sven Helms 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.