Prepare against Philipp Lamby
DEU · World #8,478 classical · FIDE ID 4657160
Our database contains 198 games by Philipp Lamby, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philipp Lamby's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philipp Lamby 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 | 2,196 | 2,291 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,169 | 2,192 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,132 | 2,145 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 198 | 75 | 53 | 70 | 37.9% |
| As White | 87 | 42 | 19 | 26 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 111 | 33 | 34 | 44 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philipp Lamby's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philipp Lamby's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 62 | 71.3% | 60.5% |
| e4 | 25 | 28.7% | 56.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 60.5% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Lamby usually continues c4 (60.5% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Lamby usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Lamby usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Lamby usually continues c3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Lamby usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (12% of these games) — Lamby usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 34 | 85.0% | 45.6% |
| c5 | 6 | 15.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 93.3% | 48.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Philipp Lamby's chess games
All 198 games by Philipp Lamby 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: 75 wins, 53 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A32 | Catalan | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Bruno Laurent | 2,397 | chT-BEL 0607 | E44 |
| Apr 2022 | Volkmar Dinstuhl | 2,393 | Bundesliga 2021-22 | B22 |
| Jul 2005 | Iokhan Doukhine | 2,381 | Pardubice Open A | C45 |
| Aug 2003 | Georg Kilgus | 2,348 | 14th Vienna Open | E76 |
| Dec 2004 | Martin Auer | 2,338 | Oberliga NRW 0405 | E43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 18/19 | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 2,140 |
| Oberliga NRW 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,341 |
| 14th Vienna Open | 2003 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,476 |
| Oberliga NRW 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 7 | 2,450 |
| Oberliga NRW 9798 I | 1998 | 9 | 3 | 2,051 |
| Oberliga NRW 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,337 |
| Oberliga NRW 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 6 | 2,380 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 15/16 | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 2,189 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philipp Lamby's chess games?
198 games by Philipp Lamby, 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 Lamby has played.
What does Philipp Lamby play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Philipp Lamby opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philipp Lamby answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Philipp Lamby play as White?
As White, Philipp Lamby's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philipp Lamby play as Black?
As Black, Philipp Lamby most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Philipp Lamby's FIDE rating?
Philipp Lamby is currently rated 2,196 in classical chess, 2,169 in rapid and 2,132 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,291 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Philipp Lamby played?
Our database contains 198 games by Philipp Lamby, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 53 draws, 70 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philipp Lamby?
198 games by Philipp Lamby 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.