Prepare against Philipp Hitzler
DEU · World #5,090 classical · FIDE ID 4658930
Our database contains 342 games by Philipp Hitzler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philipp Hitzler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philipp Hitzler 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 | 2,271 | 2,323 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,253 | 2,315 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 342 | 137 | 99 | 106 | 40.1% |
| As White | 162 | 68 | 46 | 48 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 180 | 69 | 53 | 58 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philipp Hitzler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philipp Hitzler's side.
First moves as White (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 129 | 79.6% | 54.7% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 11.1% | 72.2% |
| e4 | 11 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 54.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Hitzler usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Hitzler usually continues c4 (56.4% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Hitzler usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 72.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hitzler usually continues c4 (81.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Hitzler usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Hitzler usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 41.6% | 40.6% |
| c5 | 22 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 14.3% | 54.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.2% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 3.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 36 | 61.0% | 52.8% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 35.6% | 59.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Philipp Hitzler's chess games
All 342 games by Philipp Hitzler 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: 137 wins, 99 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D23 | Slav Defense | 28 | 12/8/8 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 22 | 10/8/4 | 45.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 32 | 12/9/11 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2005 | Vadim Milov | 2,652 | 18th Carlos Torre Memorial Open | A48 |
| Oct 2014 | Gunter Spiess | 2,437 | BL2-Ost 1415 | D23 |
| Mar 2005 | Richard J D Palliser | 2,402 | ch-EU Union | E15 |
| Mar 2005 | Thomas E Rendle | 2,370 | ch-EU Union | A03 |
| Apr 2013 | Wilfrid Wernert | 2,370 | BL2-Ost 1213 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberpfalz M1 | 2002 | 24 | 14 | 2,272 |
| ch-Oberpfalz M2 | 1998 | 16 | 9 | 1,685 |
| chT-GER U15 | 1997 | 14 | 8 | – |
| Reykjavik Open | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,163 |
| ch-EU Union | 2005 | 10 | 5 | 2,397 |
| Landesliga Nord 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,220 |
| BL2-Ost 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,354 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,322 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philipp Hitzler's chess games?
342 games by Philipp Hitzler, 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 Hitzler has played.
What does Philipp Hitzler play on the first move as White?
Across 162 games with White in our database, Philipp Hitzler opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philipp Hitzler answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Philipp Hitzler play as White?
As White, Philipp Hitzler's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 162 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philipp Hitzler play as Black?
As Black, Philipp Hitzler most often plays: Slav Defense (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 180 games.
What is Philipp Hitzler's FIDE rating?
Philipp Hitzler is currently rated 2,271 in classical chess and 2,253 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,323 (Dec 2014).
How many games has Philipp Hitzler played?
Our database contains 342 games by Philipp Hitzler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 137 wins, 99 draws, 106 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philipp Hitzler?
342 games by Philipp Hitzler 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.