Prepare against Philipp Limbourg
DEU · World #12,176 classical · FIDE ID 4657225
Our database contains 280 games by Philipp Limbourg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philipp Limbourg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philipp Limbourg 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 | 2,139 | 2,244 | Oct 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,147 | 2,203 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 280 | 119 | 95 | 66 | 42.5% |
| As White | 132 | 58 | 48 | 26 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 148 | 61 | 47 | 40 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philipp Limbourg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philipp Limbourg's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 126 | 95.5% | 62.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.3% | 33.3% |
| c3 | 2 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 62.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Limbourg usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Limbourg usually continues c4 (84.4% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Limbourg usually continues Nc3 (43.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Limbourg usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Limbourg usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 74.3% | 51.9% |
| e6 | 17 | 24.3% | 55.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 32 | 65.3% | 67.2% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 16.3% | 56.3% |
| f5 | 8 | 16.3% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Philipp Limbourg's chess games
All 280 games by Philipp Limbourg 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: 119 wins, 95 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 36 | 14/14/8 | 38.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 19 | 12/5/2 | 63.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 32 | 17/9/6 | 53.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 31 | 10/11/10 | 32.3% |
| A85 | English Opening | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Clemens Rietze | 2,319 | 17th chT-GER Betriebe | A58 |
| Jan 1998 | Juergen Wicht | 2,260 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open | A90 |
| Dec 2005 | Peter Bolwerk | 2,241 | NRW Class1 0506 | B43 |
| Jan 1998 | Andreas Seiler | 2,220 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open | B01 |
| Jun 2006 | Raman Pak | 2,178 | Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open A | 2001 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,251 |
| ch-NRW U17 | 1997 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,888 |
| ch-Ruhrgebiet U17 | 1997 | 14 | 10.5 | – |
| Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | 2006 | 14 | 9 | 2,180 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open | 1998 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,322 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 6 | 2,065 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,164 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,263 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philipp Limbourg's chess games?
280 games by Philipp Limbourg, 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 Limbourg has played.
What does Philipp Limbourg play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Philipp Limbourg opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.c3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philipp Limbourg answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...f5 (16% of games).
What openings does Philipp Limbourg play as White?
As White, Philipp Limbourg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (36 games, 38.9% win rate); French Defense (19 games, 63.2% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philipp Limbourg play as Black?
As Black, Philipp Limbourg most often plays: Horwitz Defense (32 games, 53.1% win rate); Sicilian (31 games, 32.3% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is Philipp Limbourg's FIDE rating?
Philipp Limbourg is currently rated 2,139 in classical chess and 2,147 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,244 (Oct 2021).
How many games has Philipp Limbourg played?
Our database contains 280 games by Philipp Limbourg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 119 wins, 95 draws, 66 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philipp Limbourg?
280 games by Philipp Limbourg 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.