Prepare against Philipp Golke
DEU · World #85,498 classical · FIDE ID 34625259
When preparing against Philipp Golke, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 90 games by Philipp Golke, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Philipp Golke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philipp Golke 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 | 1,772 | 1,772 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,653 | 1,653 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,593 | 1,648 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 36 | 13 | 41 | 40.0% |
| As White | 48 | 20 | 7 | 21 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 42 | 16 | 6 | 20 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philipp Golke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philipp Golke's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 83.3% | 46.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 10.4% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 46.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Golke usually continues Nf3 (31.8% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Golke usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Golke usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 70.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Golke usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Golke usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Golke usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 73.9% | 38.2% |
| c5 | 3 | 13.0% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.7% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 83.3% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Philipp Golke's chess games
All 90 games by Philipp Golke in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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: 36 wins, 13 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | David B Graham | 2,149 | 3rd Itzehoe Open | A85 |
| Aug 2026 | Leonard Muecke | 1,916 | 5. Kurt Pape-Open | A-Open | B00 |
| May 2026 | Alexander Doeding | 1,870 | ODJM B | B06 |
| Aug 2023 | Martin Bigott | 1,862 | Krefeld Open | B05 |
| Aug 2026 | Stephan Kobs | 1,856 | 5. Kurt Pape-Open | A-Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krefeld Open | 2023 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,597 |
| Itzehoe Open | 2025 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,799 |
| ch-GER U25-B | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,282 |
| ch-GER U25 Open B | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,595 |
| LJEM SH 2026 - U16 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,739 |
| 2nd Bad Pyrmont Pape Open B | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,537 |
| ODJM B | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,862 |
| Verden Open C | 2023 | 7 | 5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philipp Golke's chess games?
90 games by Philipp Golke, from Sep 2022 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 Golke has played.
What does Philipp Golke play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Philipp Golke opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philipp Golke answers 1...e5 (74% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Philipp Golke play as White?
As White, Philipp Golke's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philipp Golke play as Black?
As Black, Philipp Golke most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Philipp Golke's FIDE rating?
Philipp Golke is currently rated 1,772 in classical chess, 1,653 in rapid and 1,593 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,772 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Philipp Golke played?
Our database contains 90 games by Philipp Golke, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 13 draws, 41 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philipp Golke?
90 games by Philipp Golke 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.