Prepare against Philipp Keyser
DEU · World #15,741 classical · FIDE ID 12986437
Our database contains 128 games by Philipp Keyser, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Philipp Keyser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philipp Keyser 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 | 2,098 | 2,117 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,009 | 2,010 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 52 | 36 | 40 | 40.6% |
| As White | 67 | 28 | 19 | 20 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 61 | 24 | 17 | 20 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philipp Keyser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philipp Keyser's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 94.0% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.5% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Keyser usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Keyser usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Keyser usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Keyser usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 86.2% | 66.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 96.0% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Philipp Keyser's chess games
All 128 games by Philipp Keyser in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 52 wins, 36 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Markus Lammers | 2,317 | 4th Hamburg CC Easter Open | D28 |
| Dec 2020 | David Ramien | 2,181 | chT-GER Christmas U20 | B84 |
| Jun 2017 | Hans-Joerg Jantzen | 2,179 | ch-Hamburg MA | B47 |
| May 2022 | Matthias Budzyn | 2,157 | Oberliga Nord N 2122 | C97 |
| Apr 2018 | Jochen Cremer | 2,127 | chT-Hamburg Landesliga 1718 | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hamburg MA | 2018 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,128 |
| chT-GER North U12 | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,111 |
| Lueneburg Open A | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,957 |
| 29th Kiel Open A | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,945 |
| ch-Hamburg cand | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 1,930 |
| Itzehoe Open | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,913 |
| 4th Hamburg CC Easter Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,984 |
| 3rd Hamburg CC Easter Open | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,164 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philipp Keyser's chess games?
128 games by Philipp Keyser, from Aug 2014 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 Keyser has played.
What does Philipp Keyser play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Philipp Keyser opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philipp Keyser answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Philipp Keyser play as White?
As White, Philipp Keyser's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philipp Keyser play as Black?
As Black, Philipp Keyser most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Philipp Keyser's FIDE rating?
Philipp Keyser is currently rated 2,098 in classical chess, 2,009 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,117 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Philipp Keyser played?
Our database contains 128 games by Philipp Keyser, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 36 draws, 40 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philipp Keyser?
128 games by Philipp Keyser 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.