Prepare against Philipp Reitz
DEU · World #15,350 classical · FIDE ID 12973297
Our database contains 192 games by Philipp Reitz, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philipp Reitz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philipp Reitz 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 | 2,102 | 2,102 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,068 | 2,069 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 192 | 77 | 46 | 69 | 40.1% |
| As White | 95 | 40 | 23 | 32 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 97 | 37 | 23 | 37 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philipp Reitz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philipp Reitz's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 60.0% | 58.8% |
| d4 | 23 | 24.2% | 45.7% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 9.5% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 5 | 5.3% | 30.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Reitz usually continues Nc3 (76.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Reitz usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Reitz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 45.7% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Reitz usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Reitz usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Reitz usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 68.2% | 56.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 13.6% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 9.1% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 79.4% | 46.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Philipp Reitz's chess games
All 192 games by Philipp Reitz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 77 wins, 46 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 10/3/2 | 66.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Anatoly Donchenko | 2,249 | 31st Wiesbaden Open | C47 |
| Aug 2022 | Vlastimil Babula | 2,245 | Skalica Open A | E04 |
| Jan 2024 | Thorsten Schmitz | 2,242 | 34th Staufer Open | B23 |
| Jul 2018 | Uwe Kersten | 2,237 | 10th Vellmar Open | B23 |
| Nov 2025 | Roland Ollenberger | 2,216 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-A | 2018 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,975 |
| SVR Open | 2015 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,685 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,892 |
| Skalica Open A | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,113 |
| Magdeburg Open A | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,760 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,725 |
| 29th Erfurt Open A | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,922 |
| 9th Vellmar Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,978 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philipp Reitz's chess games?
192 games by Philipp Reitz, from Jul 2014 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 Reitz has played.
What does Philipp Reitz play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Philipp Reitz opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philipp Reitz answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games).
What openings does Philipp Reitz play as White?
As White, Philipp Reitz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philipp Reitz play as Black?
As Black, Philipp Reitz most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Philipp Reitz's FIDE rating?
Philipp Reitz is currently rated 2,102 in classical chess and 2,068 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,102 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Philipp Reitz played?
Our database contains 192 games by Philipp Reitz, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 46 draws, 69 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philipp Reitz?
192 games by Philipp Reitz 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.