Prepare against Philip Zeitz
DEU · World #18,823 classical · FIDE ID 4660030
When preparing against Philip Zeitz, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Philip Zeitz, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Philip Zeitz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philip Zeitz 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 | 2,068 | 2,253 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 9 | 26 | 10 | 20.0% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 27 | 5 | 16 | 6 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philip Zeitz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philip Zeitz's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 18 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Zeitz usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Zeitz usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Zeitz usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Philip Zeitz's chess games
All 45 games by Philip Zeitz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 9 wins, 26 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2000 | Hans-Joachim Waldmann | 2,292 | Berlin tt 0001 | A37 |
| Jan 2001 | Ralph Harich | 2,260 | Berlin tt 0001 | A00 |
| Aug 2019 | Werner Pueschel | 2,012 | 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A07 |
| Jun 2019 | Elisa Silz | 1,977 | Berlin Werner Ott Open | D11 |
| Aug 2019 | Julian Noeldner | 1,975 | 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 2,093 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,036 |
| Berlin tt 0001 | 2001 | 8 | 4 | 2,248 |
| 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 2,184 |
| Werner-Ott-Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,779 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0102 | 2002 | 2 | 1 | – |
| 16th Berliner Sommer | 1998 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,305 |
| BL2-Nord 0809 | 2009 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,210 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philip Zeitz's chess games?
45 games by Philip Zeitz, from Apr 2003 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 Zeitz has played.
What does Philip Zeitz play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Philip Zeitz opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philip Zeitz answers 1...Nf6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Philip Zeitz play as White?
As White, Philip Zeitz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philip Zeitz play as Black?
As Black, Philip Zeitz most often plays: Alekhine Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Philip Zeitz's FIDE rating?
Philip Zeitz is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,253 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Philip Zeitz played?
Our database contains 45 games by Philip Zeitz, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 26 draws, 10 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philip Zeitz?
45 games by Philip Zeitz 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.