Prepare against Philipp Konow
DEU · World #47,344 classical · FIDE ID 4635230
Our database contains 190 games by Philipp Konow, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philipp Konow's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philipp Konow 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 | 1,904 | 1,995 | Jan 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 190 | 98 | 33 | 59 | 51.6% |
| As White | 99 | 50 | 18 | 31 | 50.5% |
| As Black | 91 | 48 | 15 | 28 | 52.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philipp Konow's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philipp Konow's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 98 | 99.0% | 60.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 60.2% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Konow usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Konow usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Konow usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Konow usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 96.1% | 66.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 91.7% | 56.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Philipp Konow's chess games
All 190 games by Philipp Konow in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 98 wins, 33 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 19 | 10/2/7 | 52.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Thomas Franke | 2,198 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | D30 |
| Jul 2010 | Stefan Roehrich | 2,142 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | A57 |
| Dec 2010 | Georg Braun | 2,140 | chT-GER U16 | A57 |
| Feb 2012 | Alexander S Kiselev | 2,124 | Oberliga Nord W 1112 | A52 |
| Jan 2012 | Siegfried Lau | 2,103 | Oberliga Nord W 1112 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Niedersachsen U14 | 2008 | 20 | 16.5 | 1,500 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U14 | 2008 | 18 | 12 | 1,766 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2010 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,961 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2012 | 13 | 6 | 1,863 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U12 | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,217 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U16 | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,794 |
| ch-Lueneburg Vormeisterturnier | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,738 |
| Lueneburg chA-distr | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philipp Konow's chess games?
190 games by Philipp Konow, from Oct 2007 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 Konow has played.
What does Philipp Konow play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Philipp Konow opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philipp Konow answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Philipp Konow play as White?
As White, Philipp Konow's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 88.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philipp Konow play as Black?
As Black, Philipp Konow most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Philipp Konow's FIDE rating?
Philipp Konow is currently rated 1,904 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,995 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Philipp Konow played?
Our database contains 190 games by Philipp Konow, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 33 draws, 59 losses (51.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philipp Konow?
190 games by Philipp Konow 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.