Prepare against Philipp Germer
CM · DEU · World #15,375 classical · FIDE ID 4693523
When preparing against Philipp Germer, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (37%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 27.6% over 29 games.
Our database contains 300 games by Philipp Germer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Philipp Germer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philipp Germer 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 | 2,102 | 2,203 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,231 | 2,231 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 300 | 116 | 93 | 91 | 38.7% |
| As White | 138 | 58 | 42 | 38 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 162 | 58 | 51 | 53 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philipp Germer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philipp Germer's side.
First moves as White (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 127 | 92.7% | 57.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 5.8% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Germer usually continues Nf3 (53.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Germer usually continues Nf3 (57.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Germer usually continues d4 (63.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Germer usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Germer usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Germer usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 40 | 49.4% | 57.5% |
| e5 | 18 | 22.2% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 16 | 19.8% | 40.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 6.2% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 36.5% | 52.6% |
| e6 | 17 | 32.7% | 70.6% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 30.8% | 43.8% |
Philipp Germer's chess games
All 300 games by Philipp Germer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 116 wins, 93 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 29 | 8/11/10 | 27.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Rolf Schlindwein | 2,379 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 2122 | B93 |
| Nov 2008 | Wolfgang Steiger | 2,312 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0809 | A34 |
| Mar 2009 | Max Scherer | 2,306 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0809 | A31 |
| Nov 2007 | Hans-Joachim Vatter | 2,287 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0708 | C02 |
| Mar 2002 | Gerhard Fahnenschmidt | 2,275 | 6th Neckar Open A | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U11 | 1998 | 22 | 13 | – |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2016 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,149 |
| ch-Baden U18 | 2005 | 14 | 11.5 | 2,397 |
| ch-Baden U14 | 2001 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,352 |
| ch-Baden U16 | 2003 | 13 | 9.5 | 1,967 |
| ch-GER U12 | 1999 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,932 |
| ch-Baden Open | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,234 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,115 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philipp Germer's chess games?
300 games by Philipp Germer, from Apr 2003 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 Germer has played.
What does Philipp Germer play on the first move as White?
Across 137 games with White in our database, Philipp Germer opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philipp Germer answers 1...e6 (49% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games).
What openings does Philipp Germer play as White?
As White, Philipp Germer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 27.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 138 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philipp Germer play as Black?
As Black, Philipp Germer most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 162 games.
What is Philipp Germer's FIDE rating?
Philipp Germer is currently rated 2,102 in classical chess and 2,231 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Philipp Germer played?
Our database contains 300 games by Philipp Germer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 93 draws, 91 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philipp Germer?
300 games by Philipp Germer 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.