Prepare against Denis-Emmanuel Philippe
Belgium · World #29,718 classical · FIDE ID 202851
Our database contains 132 games by Denis-Emmanuel Philippe, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Denis-Emmanuel Philippe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denis-Emmanuel Philippe 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 | 1,987 | 2,103 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,982 | 2,000 | Aug 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,955 | 1,973 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 36 | 42 | 54 | 27.3% |
| As White | 67 | 22 | 25 | 20 | 32.8% |
| As Black | 65 | 14 | 17 | 34 | 21.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denis-Emmanuel Philippe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denis-Emmanuel Philippe's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 65 | 97.0% | 51.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 51.5% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Philippe usually continues Nf3 (48.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Philippe usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Philippe usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Philippe usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 33 | 91.7% | 34.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Denis-Emmanuel Philippe's chess games
All 132 games by Denis-Emmanuel Philippe 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: 36 wins, 42 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 22 | 3/9/10 | 13.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Thibault Real | 2,312 | Charleroi Open | D12 |
| Mar 2011 | Alex Peters | 2,211 | Solingen Karneval Open | A01 |
| Jul 2000 | Mara Jelica | 2,192 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | B17 |
| Jan 2004 | Gerhard Fahnenschmidt | 2,185 | chA-Stuttgart | A43 |
| Sep 2000 | Madjid Emami | 2,171 | 5th Cesenatico Open | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open A | 2001 | 19 | 7 | 2,124 |
| Charleroi Open | 2023 | 18 | 7 | 2,032 |
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2013 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,087 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2000 | 10 | 5 | 2,232 |
| 5th Cesenatico Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,124 |
| 17th Geneve Open | 2001 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,079 |
| BEL ch-FEFB Open | 2009 | 7 | 5 | 1,947 |
| chA-Stuttgart | 2004 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,137 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denis-Emmanuel Philippe's chess games?
132 games by Denis-Emmanuel Philippe, 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 Denis-Emmanuel Philippe has played.
What does Denis-Emmanuel Philippe play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Denis-Emmanuel Philippe opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denis-Emmanuel Philippe answers 1...c6 (92% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Denis-Emmanuel Philippe play as White?
As White, Denis-Emmanuel Philippe's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (22 games, 13.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denis-Emmanuel Philippe play as Black?
As Black, Denis-Emmanuel Philippe most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Denis-Emmanuel Philippe's FIDE rating?
Denis-Emmanuel Philippe is currently rated 1,987 in classical chess, 1,982 in rapid and 1,955 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,103 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Denis-Emmanuel Philippe played?
Our database contains 132 games by Denis-Emmanuel Philippe, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 42 draws, 54 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denis-Emmanuel Philippe?
132 games by Denis-Emmanuel Philippe 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.