Prepare against Thomas Hellwig
DEU · World #41,694 classical · FIDE ID 24646547
Our database contains 190 games by Thomas Hellwig, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Hellwig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Hellwig 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 | 1,928 | 2,046 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 190 | 73 | 41 | 76 | 38.4% |
| As White | 91 | 35 | 21 | 35 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 99 | 38 | 20 | 41 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Hellwig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Hellwig's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 74 | 81.3% | 52.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 11.0% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 6.6% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Hellwig usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Hellwig usually continues c4 (72.5% score)
- …Nc6 (5% of these games) — Hellwig usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hellwig usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Hellwig usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Hellwig usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 80.0% | 47.2% |
| e6 | 5 | 11.1% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 8.9% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 90.3% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.5% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Thomas Hellwig's chess games
All 190 games by Thomas Hellwig 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: 73 wins, 41 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| E65 | English Opening | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A57 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Rafael Torres-Kuckel | 2,153 | Unna Open | B50 |
| Dec 2002 | Raphael Rehberg | 2,098 | Unna Open | A41 |
| Aug 2006 | Dieter Brandhorst | 2,092 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | A81 |
| Dec 2002 | Wenke Henrichs | 2,090 | Unna Open | A25 |
| Mar 2010 | Guntram Lenz | 2,047 | Ruhrgebiet VK3 0910 | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open B | 2004 | 45 | 24.5 | 1,722 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2014 | 32 | 21 | 1,792 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2013 | 18 | 8 | 2,011 |
| Unna Open | 2016 | 16 | 8 | 1,992 |
| Dortmund9 | 2003 | 11 | 4 | 1,802 |
| ch-GER U11 | 1997 | 11 | 6.5 | – |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,903 |
| NRW Verbandsklasse Group1 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,845 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Hellwig's chess games?
190 games by Thomas Hellwig, 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 Hellwig has played.
What does Thomas Hellwig play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Thomas Hellwig opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Hellwig answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Thomas Hellwig play as White?
As White, Thomas Hellwig's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (15 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Hellwig play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Hellwig most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 9.1% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Thomas Hellwig's FIDE rating?
Thomas Hellwig is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,046 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Thomas Hellwig played?
Our database contains 190 games by Thomas Hellwig, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 41 draws, 76 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Hellwig?
190 games by Thomas Hellwig 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.