Prepare against Philipp Sikorra
DEU · World #90,424 classical · FIDE ID 12977829
When preparing against Philipp Sikorra, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 37 games by Philipp Sikorra, covering Jun 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Philipp Sikorra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philipp Sikorra 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 | 1,757 | 1,871 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,815 | 1,878 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,826 | 1,861 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 40.5% |
| As White | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philipp Sikorra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philipp Sikorra's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 63.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 63.9% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Sikorra usually continues f4 (90.0% score)
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Sikorra usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Sikorra usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
Philipp Sikorra's chess games
All 37 games by Philipp Sikorra in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - 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: 15 wins, 10 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | King's Gambit | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Lyonel Jensch | 1,704 | LEM Sachsen-Anhalt 2026 | Open | C51 |
| Nov 2016 | Norair Pogosian | 1,697 | 3rd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | C36 |
| Feb 2026 | August Zinn | 1,693 | LEM Sachsen-Anhalt 2026 | Open | E73 |
| Nov 2017 | Benedikt Westhof | 1,681 | 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | C30 |
| Aug 2014 | Brian Christopher Muegendt | 1,675 | 17th Karl Mala Memorial Open B | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,720 |
| 3rd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,771 |
| 17th Karl Mala Memorial Open B | 2014 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,754 |
| 20th Rhein Main Open B | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,483 |
| ch-GER Rapid Amateurs | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,348 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2b 0910 | 2009 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,625 |
| Davos Challenge Open | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,856 |
| LEM Sachsen-Anhalt 2026 | Open | 2026 | 2 | 2 | 2,098 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philipp Sikorra's chess games?
37 games by Philipp Sikorra, from Jun 2014 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 Sikorra has played.
What does Philipp Sikorra play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Philipp Sikorra opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philipp Sikorra answers 1...Nc6 (67% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Philipp Sikorra play as White?
As White, Philipp Sikorra's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philipp Sikorra play as Black?
As Black, Philipp Sikorra most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Philipp Sikorra's FIDE rating?
Philipp Sikorra is currently rated 1,757 in classical chess, 1,815 in rapid and 1,826 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,871 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Philipp Sikorra played?
Our database contains 37 games by Philipp Sikorra, covering Jun 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 10 draws, 12 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philipp Sikorra?
37 games by Philipp Sikorra 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.