Prepare against Philip Christoph Olson
DEU · World #67,945 classical · FIDE ID 16285301
When preparing against Philip Christoph Olson, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 39 games by Philip Christoph Olson, covering Jul 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Philip Christoph Olson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philip Christoph Olson 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 | 1,828 | 1,828 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,791 | 1,791 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 25.6% |
| As White | 18 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philip Christoph Olson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philip Christoph Olson's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 83.3% | 36.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 36.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Olson usually continues Bf4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Olson usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Olson usually continues dxc5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Olson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Olson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Olson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
Philip Christoph Olson's chess games
All 39 games by Philip Christoph Olson in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 10 wins, 13 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Arctic Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Juergen Stock | 1,851 | 24th Rhein Main Open B | A45 |
| Nov 2022 | Uwe Hasselbacher | 1,815 | 8th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open | A48 |
| Jun 2022 | Ulrich Zalewski | 1,808 | 24th Rhein Main Open B | B13 |
| Oct 2023 | Tamila Trunz | 1,777 | Marburg Open A | A45 |
| Oct 2023 | Jack Robinson | 1,719 | Marburg Open A | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marburg Open A | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,753 |
| 22nd Rhein Main Open B | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,219 |
| 24th Rhein Main Open B | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,881 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,784 |
| 8th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open | 2022 | 6 | 1 | 1,546 |
| 25th Rhein Main Open B | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,654 |
| Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Streamer | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,489 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philip Christoph Olson's chess games?
39 games by Philip Christoph Olson, from Jul 2019 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 Philip Christoph Olson has played.
What does Philip Christoph Olson play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Philip Christoph Olson opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philip Christoph Olson answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does Philip Christoph Olson play as White?
As White, Philip Christoph Olson's most-played openings in our database are: London System (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philip Christoph Olson play as Black?
As Black, Philip Christoph Olson most often plays: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Philip Christoph Olson's FIDE rating?
Philip Christoph Olson is currently rated 1,828 in classical chess, 1,791 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,828 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Philip Christoph Olson played?
Our database contains 39 games by Philip Christoph Olson, covering Jul 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 13 draws, 16 losses (25.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philip Christoph Olson?
39 games by Philip Christoph Olson 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.