Prepare against Mathias Philipp
CM · DEU · World #14,393 classical · FIDE ID 12958883
Our database contains 155 games by Mathias Philipp, covering Feb 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mathias Philipp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mathias Philipp 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 | 2,112 | 2,202 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,104 | 2,158 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,102 | 2,162 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 50 | 30 | 75 | 32.3% |
| As White | 76 | 26 | 16 | 34 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 79 | 24 | 14 | 41 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mathias Philipp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mathias Philipp's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 94.7% | 45.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.0% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Philipp usually continues Nf3 (36.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Philipp usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Philipp usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Philipp usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 41.9% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 15 | 34.9% | 46.7% |
| d6 | 8 | 18.6% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 48.0% | 20.8% |
| f5 | 8 | 32.0% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Mathias Philipp's chess games
All 155 games by Mathias Philipp in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - Aug 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: 50 wins, 30 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 5/4/11 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Adrian Martinez Fernandez | 2,404 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
| Aug 2022 | Fulvio Zamengo | 2,396 | 9th Prague Summer Open | B33 |
| Mar 2025 | Alexander Katz | 2,377 | Titled Tue Late | B33 |
| Mar 2025 | Anna M. Sargsyan | 2,357 | Titled Tue Late | C45 |
| Mar 2022 | Hannes Langrock | 2,355 | chT-GER Cup 2122 prel5 | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 35 | 13.5 | 2,130 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 4 | 2,270 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2019 | 10 | 4 | 2,036 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 3 | 2,007 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,928 |
| Prague Holiday K22 | 2017 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,266 |
| 96th ch-GER Candidates | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,106 |
| 9th Prague Summer Open | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 2,412 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mathias Philipp's chess games?
155 games by Mathias Philipp, from Feb 2013 to Aug 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 Mathias Philipp has played.
What does Mathias Philipp play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Mathias Philipp opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mathias Philipp answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...f5 (32% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games).
What openings does Mathias Philipp play as White?
As White, Mathias Philipp's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mathias Philipp play as Black?
As Black, Mathias Philipp most often plays: Dutch Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Mathias Philipp's FIDE rating?
Mathias Philipp is currently rated 2,112 in classical chess, 2,104 in rapid and 2,102 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,202 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Mathias Philipp played?
Our database contains 155 games by Mathias Philipp, covering Feb 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 30 draws, 75 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mathias Philipp?
155 games by Mathias Philipp 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.