Prepare against Philipp Huber
FM · DEU · World #5,170 classical · FIDE ID 4643887
When preparing against Philipp Huber, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Dragon as Black, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 263 games by Philipp Huber, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philipp Huber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philipp Huber 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 | 2,269 | 2,310 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,183 | 2,214 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,293 | 2,338 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 263 | 105 | 80 | 78 | 39.9% |
| As White | 133 | 55 | 46 | 32 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 130 | 50 | 34 | 46 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philipp Huber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philipp Huber's side.
First moves as White (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 89 | 66.9% | 61.8% |
| e4 | 38 | 28.6% | 55.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Huber usually continues Bg5 (64.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Huber usually continues Bg5 (61.4% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Huber usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Huber usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Huber usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Huber usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 93.1% | 48.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 6.9% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 92.5% | 62.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Philipp Huber's chess games
All 263 games by Philipp Huber 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: 105 wins, 80 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 46 | 24/11/11 | 52.2% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 12/5/6 | 52.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/8/2 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 32 | 12/8/12 | 37.5% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 28 | 15/5/8 | 53.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A46 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Roland Schmaltz | 2,455 | BL2-Sued 2223 | A45 |
| Apr 2019 | David Van Kerkhof | 2,389 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | A45 |
| Dec 2023 | Zigurds Lanka | 2,368 | BL2-Sued 2324 | C41 |
| Jan 1997 | Ildiko Madl | 2,365 | 3rd Postbauer Open U18 | B52 |
| Apr 2001 | Joerg Wegerle | 2,296 | BL2-Sued 0001 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U13 | 1995 | 22 | 13 | 2,122 |
| DLM U20 | 1997 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,255 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Final | 2020 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,246 |
| ch-GER U17 | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,310 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,227 |
| GER Cup Net V4 U2400 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,137 |
| 3rd Postbauer Open U18 | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,267 |
| GER Cup Net V3 U2400 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,086 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philipp Huber's chess games?
263 games by Philipp Huber, 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 Huber has played.
What does Philipp Huber play on the first move as White?
Across 133 games with White in our database, Philipp Huber opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philipp Huber answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Philipp Huber play as White?
As White, Philipp Huber's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (46 games, 52.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 133 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philipp Huber play as Black?
As Black, Philipp Huber most often plays: Sicilian (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 53.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (17 games, 35.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Philipp Huber's FIDE rating?
Philipp Huber is currently rated 2,269 in classical chess, 2,183 in rapid and 2,293 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,310 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Philipp Huber played?
Our database contains 263 games by Philipp Huber, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 80 draws, 78 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philipp Huber?
263 games by Philipp Huber 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.