Prepare against Philipp Ammann
FM · CHE · World #21,306 classical · FIDE ID 1300482
Our database contains 325 games by Philipp Ammann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philipp Ammann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philipp Ammann 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 | 2,046 | 2,242 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 325 | 102 | 111 | 112 | 31.4% |
| As White | 159 | 57 | 56 | 46 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 166 | 45 | 55 | 66 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philipp Ammann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philipp Ammann's side.
First moves as White (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 117 | 73.6% | 53.4% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 13.2% | 52.4% |
| c4 | 11 | 6.9% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 7 | 4.4% | 71.4% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 53.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Ammann usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Ammann usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Ammann usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 52.4% score
- …g6 (29% of these games) — Ammann usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Ammann usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Ammann usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 57 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 16 | 21.1% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 24 | 49.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 12 | 24.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 20.4% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
Philipp Ammann's chess games
All 325 games by Philipp Ammann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 102 wins, 111 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 9/5/10 | 37.5% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 28 | 10/9/9 | 35.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 8/8/5 | 38.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 1/3/8 | 8.3% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Maurice Ashley | 2,380 | Lyon Open | A72 |
| Jan 1987 | Zoltan Sarosi | 2,330 | Kecskemet Toth Memorial | E11 |
| Jan 2000 | Sebastian Schmidt Schaeffer | 2,309 | chT-SUI | A41 |
| Jan 1987 | Zoltan Kormanyos | 2,305 | Kecskemet Toth Memorial | A57 |
| Mar 2020 | Hans-Elmar Schwing | 2,294 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1920 | A87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2004 | 30 | 12 | 2,240 |
| World U20-ch15 | 1977 | 13 | 7 | 2,298 |
| Winterthur U20 | 1976 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,343 |
| ch-World U20 12 Final C | 1973 | 11 | 6.5 | – |
| 8th Hallsberg U18 Open | 1973 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| 3rd Casino Open | 1995 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,337 |
| 9th Schilde Open U18 | 1973 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| 7th Seefeld Open | 1996 | 9 | 6 | 2,127 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philipp Ammann's chess games?
325 games by Philipp Ammann, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Ammann has played.
What does Philipp Ammann play on the first move as White?
Across 159 games with White in our database, Philipp Ammann opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philipp Ammann answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (49% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Philipp Ammann play as White?
As White, Philipp Ammann's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Modern Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 159 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philipp Ammann play as Black?
As Black, Philipp Ammann most often plays: Dutch Defense (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Modern Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 166 games.
What is Philipp Ammann's FIDE rating?
Philipp Ammann is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Philipp Ammann played?
Our database contains 325 games by Philipp Ammann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 111 draws, 112 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philipp Ammann?
325 games by Philipp Ammann 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.