Prepare against Philipp Falke
DEU · World #107,209 classical · FIDE ID 16294696
When preparing against Philipp Falke, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 46 games by Philipp Falke, covering Nov 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philipp Falke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philipp Falke 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 | 1,709 | 1,714 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,723 | 1,723 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,703 | 1,703 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 13 | 7 | 26 | 28.3% |
| As White | 24 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philipp Falke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philipp Falke's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 35.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 35.4% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Falke usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Falke usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Falke usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 91.7% | 27.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Philipp Falke's chess games
All 46 games by Philipp Falke in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - 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: 13 wins, 7 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Oliver Omert | 1,897 | chT-GER U20 | E38 |
| Jul 2024 | August Solbu | 1,803 | 3rd Bad Pyrmont Pape Open | B94 |
| Jun 2021 | Aaron Kamp | 1,771 | chT-GER U20 | B76 |
| Oct 2019 | Christian Fritz | 1,634 | ch-Lueneburg distr Haupt | B30 |
| Jul 2024 | Dominik Chmura | 1,630 | 3rd Bad Pyrmont Pape Open | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2022 | 13 | 5 | 1,639 |
| Verden Open B | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,699 |
| chT-GER Christmas U16 Lasker | 2020 | 7 | 1 | 1,540 |
| ch-Lueneburg distr Haupt | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,341 |
| 2nd Bad Pyrmont Pape Open A | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,728 |
| 3rd Bad Pyrmont Pape Open | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,700 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philipp Falke's chess games?
46 games by Philipp Falke, from Nov 2019 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 Falke has played.
What does Philipp Falke play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Philipp Falke opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philipp Falke answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Philipp Falke play as White?
As White, Philipp Falke's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philipp Falke play as Black?
As Black, Philipp Falke most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Philipp Falke's FIDE rating?
Philipp Falke is currently rated 1,709 in classical chess, 1,723 in rapid and 1,703 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,714 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Philipp Falke played?
Our database contains 46 games by Philipp Falke, covering Nov 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 7 draws, 26 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philipp Falke?
46 games by Philipp Falke 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.