Prepare against Nils Philipp
DEU · World #48,845 classical · FIDE ID 16235886
Our database contains 30 games by Nils Philipp, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nils Philipp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nils 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 | 1,898 | 2,040 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 30.0% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nils Philipp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nils Philipp's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 53.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Philipp usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Philipp usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Philipp usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Nils Philipp's chess games
All 30 games by Nils Philipp in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 9 wins, 11 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1999 | Michael Seidel | 2,090 | 7th Passau Open | B07 |
| Apr 1999 | Klaus Apel | 2,065 | 7th Passau Open | C56 |
| May 2022 | Ali Oezden Oezdemir | 2,048 | ch-Frankfurt A | B23 |
| Jun 2022 | Christian Hochmuth | 2,023 | ch-Frankfurt A | A56 |
| Aug 2019 | Andreas Hipler | 1,801 | 31st Wiesbaden Open | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st Wiesbaden Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,977 |
| 5th Passau Open | 1997 | 7 | 2 | 1,935 |
| 7th Passau Open | 1999 | 7 | 4 | 2,088 |
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2022 | 6 | 4 | 2,245 |
| 37th Untergrombach Open | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,706 |
| Hessenliga 1921 | 2019 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,069 |
| 36th Untergrombach Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,767 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nils Philipp's chess games?
30 games by Nils Philipp, from Feb 2017 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 Nils Philipp has played.
What does Nils Philipp play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Nils Philipp opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nils Philipp answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Nils Philipp play as White?
As White, Nils Philipp's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nils Philipp play as Black?
As Black, Nils Philipp most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Nils Philipp's FIDE rating?
Nils Philipp is currently rated 1,898 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,040 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Nils Philipp played?
Our database contains 30 games by Nils Philipp, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 11 draws, 10 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nils Philipp?
30 games by Nils 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.