Prepare against Philipp Aeschbach
FM · CHE · World #7,943 classical · FIDE ID 1308220
When preparing against Philipp Aeschbach, expect 1.c4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 66 games by Philipp Aeschbach, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Philipp Aeschbach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philipp Aeschbach 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 | 2,206 | 2,328 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,241 | 2,325 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 34.8% |
| As White | 31 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 35 | 12 | 8 | 15 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philipp Aeschbach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philipp Aeschbach's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 18 | 58.1% | 52.8% |
| d4 | 13 | 41.9% | 53.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 58% of White games, 52.8% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Aeschbach usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Aeschbach usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Aeschbach usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Aeschbach usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Aeschbach usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Aeschbach usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 50.0% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 8 | 50.0% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 42.9% | 41.7% |
Philipp Aeschbach's chess games
All 66 games by Philipp Aeschbach in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 23 wins, 19 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A64 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Andreas Huss | 2,367 | 37th Zuerich Open | E11 |
| Jul 2016 | Fabrizio Patuzzo | 2,358 | ch-SUI Open | D11 |
| Jul 2019 | Martin Ballmann | 2,353 | ch-SUI HT 119th | A06 |
| Dec 2014 | Janez Barle | 2,353 | Zuerich Open A 38th | B52 |
| Jul 2016 | David Burnier | 2,305 | ch-SUI Open | D19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basel Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,266 |
| ch-SUI Open | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,358 |
| ch-SUI 117th | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 2,275 |
| Zuerich Easter Open 1st | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,308 |
| Lugano Open | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,200 |
| Zuerich Open B 33rd | 2009 | 4 | 3 | 2,074 |
| ch-SUI HT 119th | 2019 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,485 |
| 31st Zurich Open B | 2007 | 3 | 1 | 1,790 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philipp Aeschbach's chess games?
66 games by Philipp Aeschbach, from Jan 2008 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 Philipp Aeschbach has played.
What does Philipp Aeschbach play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Philipp Aeschbach opens with 1.c4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philipp Aeschbach answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Philipp Aeschbach play as White?
As White, Philipp Aeschbach's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philipp Aeschbach play as Black?
As Black, Philipp Aeschbach most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Philipp Aeschbach's FIDE rating?
Philipp Aeschbach is currently rated 2,206 in classical chess and 2,241 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,328 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Philipp Aeschbach played?
Our database contains 66 games by Philipp Aeschbach, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 19 draws, 24 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philipp Aeschbach?
66 games by Philipp Aeschbach 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.