Prepare against Philip Lemmens
Belgium · World #53,071 classical · FIDE ID 263265
When preparing against Philip Lemmens, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Philip Lemmens, covering Jul 2008 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Philip Lemmens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philip Lemmens 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 | 1,882 | 1,980 | Oct 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,910 | 1,910 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,870 | 1,905 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 20.0% |
| As White | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 11.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (1988-2026): 287 rated games against 256 different opponents, across 129 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 253 | 81 | 75 | 97 | 32.0% | 1,945 | 1,916 | 9 |
| Rapid | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 44.4% | 1,940 | 1,940 | 3 |
| Blitz | 24 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 41.7% | 1,740 | 1,705 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 126 | 21 | 38 | 67 | 16.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 124 | 63 | 30 | 31 | 50.8% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1,750 | 1,780 |
| 2025 | 27 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 1,881 | 1,912 |
| 2024 | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1,782 | 1,782 |
| 2023 | 20 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 1,760 | 1,820 |
| 2022 | 33 | 13 | 6 | 14 | 1,834 | 1,808 |
| 2021 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1,796 | 1,796 |
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1,783 | 2,183 |
| 2019 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1,867 | 1,903 |
| 2018 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1,872 | 1,972 |
| 2017 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1,969 | 1,860 |
| 2016 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2,000 | 1,964 |
| 2015 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2,169 | 1,929 |
| 2014 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2,149 | 2,104 |
| 2013 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1,973 | 1,929 |
| 2012 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2,054 | 1,940 |
| 2011 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2,064 | 1,997 |
| 2010 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1,973 | 1,973 |
| 2009 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 2,069 | 1,962 |
| 2008 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 2,099 | 1,953 |
| 2007 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2,090 | 1,976 |
| 2006 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | – | – |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2,305 | 1,905 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1,660 | 1,260 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | – | – |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2,435 | 2,035 |
Where Philip Lemmens has played
Belgium (134) · Norway (2) · Liechtenstein (1) · Luxembourg (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philip Lemmens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philip Lemmens's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Lemmens usually continues c3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Lemmens usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (23% of these games) — Lemmens usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 14.3% |
Philip Lemmens's chess games
All 30 games by Philip Lemmens in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Nov 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: 6 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D71 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C39 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | Patrick Nauts | 2,002 | Tournoi des Trois Vallées 2026 | B03 |
| Jan 1995 | Jeffry Mc Aleer | 1,945 | ch-NATO | B28 |
| Aug 2011 | Frank Roos | 1,851 | 27th Geraardsbergen Open | B22 |
| Aug 2009 | Gerard Burnay | 1,850 | 25th Geraardsbergen Open | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd ch-NATO | 1990 | 7 | 2 | – |
| Tournoi des Trois Vallées 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,991 |
| 25th Geraardsbergen Open | 2009 | 4 | 1 | 1,933 |
| Geraardsbergen Open 28th | 2012 | 4 | 1 | 2,001 |
| ch-NATO | 1995 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,810 |
| Huy Open | 1993 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
| 27th Geraardsbergen Open | 2011 | 2 | 1 | 2,099 |
| Liechtenstein Open | 1988 | 1 | 0 | 2,035 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philip Lemmens's chess games?
30 games by Philip Lemmens, from Jul 2008 to Nov 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 Lemmens has played.
What does Philip Lemmens play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Philip Lemmens opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philip Lemmens answers 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Philip Lemmens play as White?
As White, Philip Lemmens's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philip Lemmens play as Black?
As Black, Philip Lemmens most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Philip Lemmens's FIDE rating?
Philip Lemmens is currently rated 1,882 in classical chess, 1,910 in rapid and 1,870 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,980 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Philip Lemmens played?
Our database contains 30 games by Philip Lemmens, covering Jul 2008 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philip Lemmens?
30 games by Philip Lemmens 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.