Prepare against Michael Philipp
DEU · World #13,121 classical · FIDE ID 12933457
Our database contains 60 games by Michael Philipp, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Philipp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael 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 | 2,127 | 2,223 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 13 | 24 | 23 | 21.7% |
| As White | 33 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 27 | 4 | 11 | 12 | 14.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Philipp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Philipp's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 78.8% | 48.1% |
| c3 | 5 | 15.2% | 40.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Philipp usually continues c3 (45.5% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Philipp usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Philipp usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c3 — 15% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Philipp usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Philipp usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 69.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 7 | 77.8% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Michael Philipp's chess games
All 60 games by Michael Philipp in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - 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: 13 wins, 24 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D00 | Saragossa Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B44 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Michael Strache | 2,349 | Oberliga Ost-B 1415 | C41 |
| Jan 2016 | Markus Hahn | 2,303 | Oberliga Ost-B 1516 | A84 |
| May 2011 | Christian Schneider | 2,265 | ch-GER Net qual3 U25 | B23 |
| Feb 2023 | Jonas Lenz | 2,148 | Oberliga Ost-B 2223 | C45 |
| Dec 2014 | Markus Koch | 2,143 | Oberliga Ost-B 1415 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-B 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,174 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 3 | 2,136 |
| ch-Thueringen HT | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,062 |
| ch-GER Net qual3 U25 | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,942 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,153 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1011 | 2011 | 6 | 4 | 2,219 |
| ch-GER Net qual2 U25 | 2011 | 5 | 3 | 2,063 |
| chT-GER Cup 1617 prel6 | 2017 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,466 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Philipp's chess games?
60 games by Michael Philipp, from Jan 2015 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 Michael Philipp has played.
What does Michael Philipp play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Michael Philipp opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.c3 (15% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Philipp answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Michael Philipp play as White?
As White, Michael Philipp's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Saragossa Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Philipp play as Black?
As Black, Michael Philipp most often plays: Dutch Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Michael Philipp's FIDE rating?
Michael Philipp is currently rated 2,127 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,223 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Michael Philipp played?
Our database contains 60 games by Michael Philipp, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 24 draws, 23 losses (21.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Philipp?
60 games by Michael 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.