Prepare against Philipp Kalbermatter
CHE · World #45,725 classical · FIDE ID 1327976
Our database contains 49 games by Philipp Kalbermatter, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Philipp Kalbermatter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philipp Kalbermatter 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 | 1,910 | 1,925 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,896 | 1,896 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 17 | 12 | 20 | 34.7% |
| As White | 23 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 26 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philipp Kalbermatter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philipp Kalbermatter's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 95.7% | 59.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kalbermatter usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kalbermatter usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Kalbermatter usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kalbermatter usually continues g4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 36.4% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Philipp Kalbermatter's chess games
All 49 games by Philipp Kalbermatter in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 17 wins, 12 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Nicola Schmid | 1,888 | 57th Biel ATO | D35 |
| Jul 2026 | Oesch,Yves | 1,837 | 59th Biel ATO 2026 | D04 |
| Jul 2024 | Clement Galopin | 1,816 | 57th Biel ATO | C44 |
| Dec 2016 | Alessandro Vercelli | 1,807 | 40th Zuerich Open B | C44 |
| Jul 2024 | Julien Coletta | 1,778 | 57th Biel ATO | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58th Biel ATO | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,765 |
| 59th Biel ATO 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,887 |
| 57th Biel ATO | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,976 |
| Bern Open | 1994 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,282 |
| 55th Biel ATO | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,661 |
| 52nd Biel ATO Open | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1,820 |
| 36th Zuerich Open B | 2012 | 2 | 1 | 1,849 |
| 6th Zuerich Open B | 1982 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philipp Kalbermatter's chess games?
49 games by Philipp Kalbermatter, from Sep 2011 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 Kalbermatter has played.
What does Philipp Kalbermatter play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Philipp Kalbermatter opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philipp Kalbermatter answers 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Philipp Kalbermatter play as White?
As White, Philipp Kalbermatter's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ponziani Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philipp Kalbermatter play as Black?
As Black, Philipp Kalbermatter most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Philipp Kalbermatter's FIDE rating?
Philipp Kalbermatter is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess, 1,896 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,925 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Philipp Kalbermatter played?
Our database contains 49 games by Philipp Kalbermatter, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 12 draws, 20 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philipp Kalbermatter?
49 games by Philipp Kalbermatter 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.