Prepare against Philipp Schlosser
GM · DEU · World #1,109 classical · FIDE ID 4600169
When preparing against Philipp Schlosser, expect 1.c4 in 32% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 24.4% over 41 games.
Our database contains 1,999 games by Philipp Schlosser, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Philipp Schlosser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philipp Schlosser 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 | 2,442 | 2,613 | Feb 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,542 | 2,603 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,533 | 2,571 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,999 | 845 | 876 | 278 | 42.3% |
| As White | 1,013 | 501 | 404 | 108 | 49.5% |
| As Black | 986 | 344 | 472 | 170 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philipp Schlosser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philipp Schlosser's side.
First moves as White (1,013 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 321 | 31.7% | 72.4% |
| d4 | 316 | 31.2% | 69.8% |
| Nf3 | 307 | 30.3% | 66.0% |
| e4 | 66 | 6.5% | 69.7% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 72.4% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Schlosser usually continues Nc3 (68.9% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Schlosser usually continues g3 (70.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Schlosser usually continues g3 (72.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 69.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Schlosser usually continues c4 (69.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Schlosser usually continues c4 (67.4% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Schlosser usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (469 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 312 | 66.5% | 59.9% |
| e5 | 52 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 43 | 9.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 42 | 9.0% | 63.1% |
| d6 | 17 | 3.6% | 58.8% |
| g6 | 3 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (349 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 239 | 68.5% | 61.3% |
| d5 | 69 | 19.8% | 55.1% |
| f5 | 17 | 4.9% | 73.5% |
| e6 | 11 | 3.2% | 59.1% |
| d6 | 10 | 2.9% | 85.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Philipp Schlosser's chess games
All 1,999 games by Philipp Schlosser in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 845 wins, 876 draws, 278 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 147 | 79/50/18 | 53.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 104 | 53/43/8 | 51.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 83 | 37/38/8 | 44.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 72 | 37/28/7 | 51.4% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 72 | 38/26/8 | 52.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 58 | 31/19/8 | 53.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 36 | 18/12/6 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 34 | 16/16/2 | 47.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 34 | 13/16/5 | 38.2% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 33 | 10/16/7 | 30.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 140 | 57/58/25 | 40.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 67 | 27/31/9 | 40.3% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 57 | 20/25/12 | 35.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 56 | 15/34/7 | 26.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 42 | 15/20/7 | 35.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 41 | 10/24/7 | 24.4% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 36 | 14/16/6 | 38.9% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 30 | 8/17/5 | 26.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 30 | 12/9/9 | 40.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 29 | 12/13/4 | 41.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Alexei Shirov | 2,751 | Bundesliga 1999-00 | A34 |
| Jul 2010 | Sergei Movsesian | 2,723 | 21st Pardubice Rapid Open | A00 |
| Jan 1995 | Artur Jussupow | 2,680 | Hofmann Cup | A86 |
| Jan 1996 | Alexey Dreev | 2,670 | Chess Classics Open | B67 |
| Mar 2016 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,667 | Vladimir Petrov Memorial Open | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lippstadt | 1997 | 40 | 24 | 2,522 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2016 | 39 | 19.5 | 2,490 |
| Bodensee Open | 2024 | 34 | 27 | 2,509 |
| Altensteig | 1992 | 33 | 19 | 2,552 |
| Kecskemet | 1992 | 25 | 15 | 2,520 |
| Pardubice Czech Open | 2007 | 24 | 16 | 2,555 |
| Elekes Memorial | 1992 | 24 | 14.5 | 2,510 |
| Brno | 1993 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,474 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Zbynek Hracek (10 games) · Christopher Lutz (10 games) · Gerald Hertneck (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philipp Schlosser's chess games?
1,999 games by Philipp Schlosser, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Schlosser has played.
What does Philipp Schlosser play on the first move as White?
Across 1,013 games with White in our database, Philipp Schlosser opens with 1.c4 (32% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philipp Schlosser answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Philipp Schlosser play as White?
As White, Philipp Schlosser's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (147 games, 53.7% win rate); Indian Defense (104 games, 51.0% win rate); Slav Defense (83 games, 44.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,013 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philipp Schlosser play as Black?
As Black, Philipp Schlosser most often plays: Sicilian (140 games, 40.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (67 games, 40.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (57 games, 35.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 986 games.
What is Philipp Schlosser's FIDE rating?
Philipp Schlosser is currently rated 2,442 in classical chess, 2,542 in rapid and 2,533 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,613 (Feb 2014).
How many games has Philipp Schlosser played?
Our database contains 1,999 games by Philipp Schlosser, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 845 wins, 876 draws, 278 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philipp Schlosser?
1,999 games by Philipp Schlosser 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.