Prepare against Philipp Scheffknecht
Austria · World #20,975 classical · FIDE ID 1609190
Our database contains 415 games by Philipp Scheffknecht, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philipp Scheffknecht's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philipp Scheffknecht 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 | 2,049 | 2,197 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,039 | 2,233 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,090 | 2,165 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 415 | 123 | 107 | 185 | 29.6% |
| As White | 207 | 65 | 61 | 81 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 208 | 58 | 46 | 104 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philipp Scheffknecht's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philipp Scheffknecht's side.
First moves as White (207 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 130 | 62.8% | 41.5% |
| e4 | 40 | 19.3% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 14.5% | 48.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 41.5% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Scheffknecht usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Scheffknecht usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Scheffknecht usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Scheffknecht usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Scheffknecht usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Scheffknecht usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 58.8% | 38.3% |
| e5 | 20 | 19.6% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 15 | 14.7% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.9% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 90.0% | 36.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
Philipp Scheffknecht's chess games
All 415 games by Philipp Scheffknecht 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: 123 wins, 107 draws, 185 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 22 | 4/5/13 | 18.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 41 | 11/10/20 | 26.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2003 | Bernd Kohlweyer | 2,454 | 21st Liechtenstein Open | D26 |
| Aug 2008 | Harald Groetz | 2,405 | 23rd Schwarzach Open | B42 |
| Dec 2010 | Hermann Knoll | 2,382 | 19th Donau Open | A01 |
| Aug 2014 | Gerhard Schroll | 2,381 | ch-AUT | A01 |
| Aug 2000 | Christian Endre Toth | 2,377 | Biel MTO Open | D18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2023 | 54 | 20 | 2,121 |
| Goetzis Open | 1997 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,227 |
| Biel MTO Open | 2000 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,181 |
| chT2W-AUT 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 2 | 1,999 |
| ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | 2020 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,899 |
| chT2W-AUT 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 5 | 2,218 |
| chT2W-AUT 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,099 |
| chT2W-AUT 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 5 | 2,022 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philipp Scheffknecht's chess games?
415 games by Philipp Scheffknecht, 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 Scheffknecht has played.
What does Philipp Scheffknecht play on the first move as White?
Across 207 games with White in our database, Philipp Scheffknecht opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philipp Scheffknecht answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Philipp Scheffknecht play as White?
As White, Philipp Scheffknecht's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (22 games, 18.2% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 26.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (13 games, 15.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 207 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philipp Scheffknecht play as Black?
As Black, Philipp Scheffknecht most often plays: Sicilian (41 games, 26.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 208 games.
What is Philipp Scheffknecht's FIDE rating?
Philipp Scheffknecht is currently rated 2,049 in classical chess, 2,039 in rapid and 2,090 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,197 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Philipp Scheffknecht played?
Our database contains 415 games by Philipp Scheffknecht, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 123 wins, 107 draws, 185 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philipp Scheffknecht?
415 games by Philipp Scheffknecht 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.