Prepare against Philipp Mester
FM · DEU · World #4,157 classical · FIDE ID 34624902
Our database contains 207 games by Philipp Mester, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Philipp Mester's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philipp Mester 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 | 2,299 | 2,313 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,969 | 1,969 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,172 | 2,172 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 207 | 77 | 43 | 87 | 37.2% |
| As White | 106 | 41 | 20 | 45 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 101 | 36 | 23 | 42 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philipp Mester's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philipp Mester's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 51 | 48.1% | 45.1% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 17.9% | 47.4% |
| e4 | 15 | 14.2% | 46.7% |
| c4 | 9 | 8.5% | 33.3% |
| e3 | 3 | 2.8% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 3 | 2.8% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 45.1% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Mester usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Mester usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Mester usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 47.4% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Mester usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Mester usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Mester usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 42 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 8 | 14.3% | 56.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 7.1% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 43.8% | 53.6% |
| f5 | 13 | 40.6% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Philipp Mester's chess games
All 207 games by Philipp Mester in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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: 77 wins, 43 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | George-Catalin Ardelean | 2,425 | Titled Tue | C48 |
| Apr 2026 | Jens E Ingebretsen | 2,415 | Titled Tuesday | B52 |
| Jul 2026 | Klymchuk,Andriy | 2,405 | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 | B10 |
| Feb 2026 | Bahne Fuhrmann | 2,338 | 2nd Doppelbauer Kiel IM | E06 |
| Apr 2026 | Nikolai Vlassov | 2,322 | Titled Tuesday | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 76 | 34.5 | 2,165 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 11 | 3 | 1,431 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 1,553 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,019 |
| DEM U18 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,350 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,144 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,722 |
| 2nd Doppelbauer Kiel IM | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,314 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philipp Mester's chess games?
207 games by Philipp Mester, from Sep 2022 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 Philipp Mester has played.
What does Philipp Mester play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Philipp Mester opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philipp Mester answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...f5 (41% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Philipp Mester play as White?
As White, Philipp Mester's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philipp Mester play as Black?
As Black, Philipp Mester most often plays: Dutch Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Philipp Mester's FIDE rating?
Philipp Mester is currently rated 2,299 in classical chess, 1,969 in rapid and 2,172 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,313 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Philipp Mester played?
Our database contains 207 games by Philipp Mester, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 43 draws, 87 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philipp Mester?
207 games by Philipp Mester 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.