Prepare against Philip Rosol
FM · Poland · World #4,792 classical · FIDE ID 1664905
When preparing against Philip Rosol, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Taimanov as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 323 games by Philip Rosol, covering Sep 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Philip Rosol's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philip Rosol 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 | 2,279 | 2,309 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,133 | 2,210 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,217 | 2,245 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 323 | 140 | 75 | 108 | 43.3% |
| As White | 157 | 79 | 28 | 50 | 50.3% |
| As Black | 166 | 61 | 47 | 58 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philip Rosol's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philip Rosol's side.
First moves as White (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 135 | 86.0% | 59.3% |
| e4 | 20 | 12.7% | 60.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Rosol usually continues c4 (55.2% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Rosol usually continues c4 (54.7% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Rosol usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Rosol usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Rosol usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Rosol usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 58.3% | 44.6% |
| d6 | 33 | 34.4% | 69.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 82.5% | 53.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 17.5% | 42.9% |
Philip Rosol's chess games
All 323 games by Philip Rosol in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 140 wins, 75 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 23 | 16/5/2 | 69.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 22 | 10/5/7 | 45.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 24 | 13/5/6 | 54.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 23 | 8/6/9 | 34.8% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 16 | 2/6/8 | 12.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Niels Willems | 2,390 | Sligo Open | A13 |
| Jul 2024 | Jonas Eilenberg | 2,303 | 37th Schwarzach Open | D30 |
| Aug 2026 | Francisco Sanchez Saez | 2,290 | 39th Sonnenterassen Open | E74 |
| Jan 2026 | Mateusz Gorkiewicz | 2,258 | 36th Cracovia Open A | B27 |
| Jun 2026 | Vaclav Rajlich | 2,244 | ch-Malopolska 2026 | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2023 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,973 |
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,824 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | O16 | 2026 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,156 |
| ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,987 |
| 60th Polanica Zdroj Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,031 |
| Sligo Open | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,140 |
| 36th Cracovia Open A | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,265 |
| Fagernes Open A | 2023 | 9 | 2 | 1,923 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philip Rosol's chess games?
323 games by Philip Rosol, from Sep 2018 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 Rosol has played.
What does Philip Rosol play on the first move as White?
Across 157 games with White in our database, Philip Rosol opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.h3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philip Rosol answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...d6 (34% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Philip Rosol play as White?
As White, Philip Rosol's most-played openings in our database are: London System (23 games, 69.6% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 157 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philip Rosol play as Black?
As Black, Philip Rosol most often plays: Philidor (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (16 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 166 games.
What is Philip Rosol's FIDE rating?
Philip Rosol is currently rated 2,279 in classical chess, 2,133 in rapid and 2,217 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,309 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Philip Rosol played?
Our database contains 323 games by Philip Rosol, covering Sep 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 140 wins, 75 draws, 108 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philip Rosol?
323 games by Philip Rosol 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.