Prepare against Philipp Gelsok
DEU · World #32,309 classical · FIDE ID 12974439
When preparing against Philipp Gelsok, expect 1.e4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 55 games by Philipp Gelsok, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philipp Gelsok's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philipp Gelsok 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 | 1,973 | 1,991 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 34.5% |
| As White | 32 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philipp Gelsok's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philipp Gelsok's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 46.9% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 34.4% | 36.4% |
| d4 | 4 | 12.5% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Gelsok usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Gelsok usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Gelsok usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 36.4% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Gelsok usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (18% of these games) — Gelsok usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Gelsok usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 63.6% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Philipp Gelsok's chess games
All 55 games by Philipp Gelsok in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 19 wins, 18 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Thomas Esser | 2,008 | 12th Cologne Longerich Open A | B41 |
| Apr 2017 | Michael Esser | 1,993 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga 16/17 | B40 |
| Sep 2016 | Michael Wolff | 1,982 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga 16/17 | B22 |
| Aug 2013 | Frank Opitz | 1,948 | 17th Bad Godesberg Open | C62 |
| Sep 2017 | Alexander Kersten | 1,926 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 17/18 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 18/19 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,918 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 17/18 | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 2,011 |
| 17th Bad Godesberg Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,929 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga 16/17 | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 1,931 |
| ch-NRW | 2015 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,825 |
| 12th Cologne Longerich Open A | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,821 |
| 10th Cologne Longerich Open A | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,840 |
| 11th Cologne Longerich Open A | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,753 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philipp Gelsok's chess games?
55 games by Philipp Gelsok, from Sep 2013 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 Gelsok has played.
What does Philipp Gelsok play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Philipp Gelsok opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philipp Gelsok answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Philipp Gelsok play as White?
As White, Philipp Gelsok's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philipp Gelsok play as Black?
As Black, Philipp Gelsok most often plays: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Philipp Gelsok's FIDE rating?
Philipp Gelsok is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,991 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Philipp Gelsok played?
Our database contains 55 games by Philipp Gelsok, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 18 draws, 18 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philipp Gelsok?
55 games by Philipp Gelsok 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.