Prepare against Timo Helm
DEU · World #15,416 classical · FIDE ID 12900591
When preparing against Timo Helm, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 81 games by Timo Helm, covering Jan 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Timo Helm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timo Helm 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 | 2,102 | 2,149 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,097 | 2,122 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,089 | 2,171 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 39 | 18 | 24 | 48.1% |
| As White | 40 | 21 | 7 | 12 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 41 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 43.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timo Helm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timo Helm's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 97.5% | 62.8% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 62.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Helm usually continues Nc3 (84.6% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Helm usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Helm usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.f4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Helm usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 63.2% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 5 | 26.3% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Timo Helm's chess games
All 81 games by Timo Helm in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - Sep 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: 39 wins, 18 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 11/0/2 | 84.6% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Toralf Kirschneck | 2,121 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-West 2223 | D12 |
| Sep 2026 | Maxim Akhmatovski | 2,118 | Deutsche Schnellschach Amateurmeisterschaft 2026 | A | C05 |
| Feb 2016 | Stefan Lang | 2,118 | Regionalliga NW 1516 | B23 |
| May 2022 | Konstantin Kunz | 2,087 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-West 2122 | D00 |
| Oct 2022 | Michael Frey | 2,085 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-West 2223 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Unterfranken HB 63th | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 1,614 |
| Unterfranken-ch69 M1 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,077 |
| ch- Unterfranken HA 62th | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,556 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-West 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 7 | 2,332 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-West 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,144 |
| Marburger Schachtage 2024 | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,220 |
| 29th Schweinfurt Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,857 |
| 26th Schweinfurt Open | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,116 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timo Helm's chess games?
81 games by Timo Helm, from Jan 2011 to Sep 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 Timo Helm has played.
What does Timo Helm play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Timo Helm opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timo Helm answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Timo Helm play as White?
As White, Timo Helm's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 84.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timo Helm play as Black?
As Black, Timo Helm most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Timo Helm's FIDE rating?
Timo Helm is currently rated 2,102 in classical chess, 2,097 in rapid and 2,089 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,149 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Timo Helm played?
Our database contains 81 games by Timo Helm, covering Jan 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 18 draws, 24 losses (48.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timo Helm?
81 games by Timo Helm 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.