Prepare against Thomas Hellmann
DEU · World #109,779 classical · FIDE ID 24647640
When preparing against Thomas Hellmann, expect 1.c4 in 36% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 122 games by Thomas Hellmann, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Hellmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Hellmann 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 | 1,702 | 1,975 | Jul 2007 |
| Blitz | 1,810 | 1,810 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 37 | 37 | 48 | 30.3% |
| As White | 59 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 28.8% |
| As Black | 63 | 20 | 18 | 25 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Hellmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Hellmann's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 21 | 35.6% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 20 | 33.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 13 | 22.0% | 34.6% |
| g3 | 5 | 8.5% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 36% of White games, 42.9% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Hellmann usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Hellmann usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Hellmann usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Hellmann usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Hellmann usually continues Be2 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Hellmann usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 18 | 51.4% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 16 | 45.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 14 | 87.5% | 53.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
Thomas Hellmann's chess games
All 122 games by Thomas Hellmann in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 37 wins, 37 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Robert Behling | 2,063 | 43rd Arco Open | A22 |
| Apr 2023 | Rainer Walter | 2,051 | 11th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | A24 |
| Jul 2006 | Andre Glenzer | 2,016 | Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | C75 |
| Jun 2006 | Ingo Schwarz | 2,004 | Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | B06 |
| Oct 2014 | Martin Herud | 1,973 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1415 | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open B | 2007 | 43 | 23 | 1,688 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2008 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,698 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,895 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,839 |
| 43rd Arco Open | 2021 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,940 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,726 |
| Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 2,025 |
| 5th Bodensee Seniors Open | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,911 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Hellmann's chess games?
122 games by Thomas Hellmann, from Oct 2006 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 Thomas Hellmann has played.
What does Thomas Hellmann play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Thomas Hellmann opens with 1.c4 (36% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Hellmann answers 1...d6 (51% of games), 1...e6 (46% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Thomas Hellmann play as White?
As White, Thomas Hellmann's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Colle System (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Hellmann play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Hellmann most often plays: Philidor (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Thomas Hellmann's FIDE rating?
Thomas Hellmann is currently rated 1,702 in classical chess and 1,810 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,975 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Thomas Hellmann played?
Our database contains 122 games by Thomas Hellmann, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 37 draws, 48 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Hellmann?
122 games by Thomas Hellmann 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.