Prepare against Philip Hengl
Austria · World #8,185 classical · FIDE ID 1664824
When preparing against Philip Hengl, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 207 games by Philip Hengl, covering Dec 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Philip Hengl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philip Hengl 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 | 2,202 | 2,220 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,220 | 2,220 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,256 | 2,256 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 207 | 69 | 66 | 72 | 33.3% |
| As White | 108 | 42 | 32 | 34 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 99 | 27 | 34 | 38 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philip Hengl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philip Hengl's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 92 | 85.2% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 8 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 6.5% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Hengl usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Hengl usually continues Nf3 (69.4% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Hengl usually continues d4 (46.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Hengl usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Hengl usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Hengl usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 21 | 41.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 18 | 35.3% | 38.9% |
| e5 | 6 | 11.8% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 39.3% | 54.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Philip Hengl's chess games
All 207 games by Philip Hengl in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2017 - Sep 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: 69 wins, 66 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Markus Bawart | 2,352 | ch-AUT | C88 |
| Aug 2024 | Leo Pecnik | 2,245 | Innsbruck Open | B07 |
| Nov 2022 | Rupert Prediger | 2,229 | Tirol Landesliga 2223 | B18 |
| Mar 2023 | Hansjoerg Blaas | 2,220 | Tirol Landesliga 2223 | B12 |
| Jun 2025 | Siegfried Neuschmied | 2,199 | ch-AUT Rapid | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT Blitz | 2025 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,187 |
| ch-AUT Rapid | 2025 | 18 | 10 | 2,080 |
| ch-AUT | 2023 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,026 |
| ch-AUT U12 | 2019 | 14 | 8 | 1,529 |
| ch-AUT U16 | 2023 | 14 | 8 | 2,061 |
| chT2W-AUT 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,092 |
| Schach Tirol Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,157 |
| chT2W-AUT 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,065 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philip Hengl's chess games?
207 games by Philip Hengl, from Dec 2017 to Sep 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 Hengl has played.
What does Philip Hengl play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Philip Hengl opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philip Hengl answers 1...c6 (41% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games).
What openings does Philip Hengl play as White?
As White, Philip Hengl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philip Hengl play as Black?
As Black, Philip Hengl most often plays: Catalan (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Philip Hengl's FIDE rating?
Philip Hengl is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess, 2,220 in rapid and 2,256 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,220 (May 2025).
How many games has Philip Hengl played?
Our database contains 207 games by Philip Hengl, covering Dec 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 66 draws, 72 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philip Hengl?
207 games by Philip Hengl 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.