Prepare against Philipp Balcerak
DEU · World #2,367 classical · FIDE ID 4655036
Our database contains 322 games by Philipp Balcerak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philipp Balcerak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philipp Balcerak 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 | 2,365 | 2,378 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,375 | 2,375 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 322 | 122 | 117 | 83 | 37.9% |
| As White | 174 | 62 | 68 | 44 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 148 | 60 | 49 | 39 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philipp Balcerak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philipp Balcerak's side.
First moves as White (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 156 | 89.7% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 4.6% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 4.0% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.7% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Balcerak usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Balcerak usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Balcerak usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Balcerak usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Balcerak usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (13% of these games) — Balcerak usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 71 | 97.3% | 57.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 20 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
Philipp Balcerak's chess games
All 322 games by Philipp Balcerak 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: 122 wins, 117 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 22 | 5/12/5 | 22.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 17/9/11 | 45.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Sergey Kalinitschew | 2,469 | BL2-Nord 1213 | B38 |
| Feb 2026 | Valentin Buckels | 2,437 | 2nd Bundesliga Nord 25-26 | A13 |
| Oct 2013 | Piotr Brodowski | 2,429 | BL2-Nord 1314 | A11 |
| Nov 2014 | Martin Breutigam | 2,413 | BL2-Nord 1415 | A11 |
| Nov 2022 | Marcin Sieciechowicz | 2,401 | BL2-Nord 2223 | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U11 | 1996 | 29 | 18.5 | 2,315 |
| ch-GER U13 | 1998 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,287 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2004 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,187 |
| chT-SUI | 2022 | 12 | 7 | 2,316 |
| Biel MTO Open | 2000 | 11 | 5 | 2,198 |
| RL Open | 1995 | 11 | 3 | 1,523 |
| Polanica Zdroj Open | 2001 | 10 | 5 | 2,190 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,198 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philipp Balcerak's chess games?
322 games by Philipp Balcerak, 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 Balcerak has played.
What does Philipp Balcerak play on the first move as White?
Across 174 games with White in our database, Philipp Balcerak opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philipp Balcerak answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Philipp Balcerak play as White?
As White, Philipp Balcerak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 22.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 174 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philipp Balcerak play as Black?
As Black, Philipp Balcerak most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (37 games, 45.9% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is Philipp Balcerak's FIDE rating?
Philipp Balcerak is currently rated 2,365 in classical chess and 2,375 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,378 (Jun 2015).
How many games has Philipp Balcerak played?
Our database contains 322 games by Philipp Balcerak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 122 wins, 117 draws, 83 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philipp Balcerak?
322 games by Philipp Balcerak 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.