Prepare against Philipp Sonnenschein
CM · DEU · World #7,594 classical · FIDE ID 16250877
Our database contains 278 games by Philipp Sonnenschein, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philipp Sonnenschein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philipp Sonnenschein 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 | 2,213 | 2,224 | Apr 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,224 | 2,284 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,319 | 2,319 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 278 | 114 | 42 | 122 | 41.0% |
| As White | 136 | 58 | 24 | 54 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 142 | 56 | 18 | 68 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philipp Sonnenschein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philipp Sonnenschein's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 97 | 71.3% | 49.5% |
| d4 | 37 | 27.2% | 58.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 49.5% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Sonnenschein usually continues Nf3 (40.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Sonnenschein usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Sonnenschein usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 58.1% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Sonnenschein usually continues c4 (52.8% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Sonnenschein usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Sonnenschein usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 50.7% | 36.8% |
| c6 | 32 | 47.8% | 54.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 100.0% | 40.5% |
Philipp Sonnenschein's chess games
All 278 games by Philipp Sonnenschein in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 114 wins, 42 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A45 | London System | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A35 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Andreas Heimann | 2,606 | chT-GER Online Liga 1 GpA | B54 |
| Mar 2023 | Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez | 2,553 | Titled Tue Late | E63 |
| Oct 2023 | Oskar Wieczorek | 2,491 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
| Apr 2023 | Mihnea Costachi | 2,476 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
| Sep 2022 | Pawel Jaracz | 2,463 | Titled Tue Late | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 205 | 91 | 2,190 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,052 |
| Oberliga NRW 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,184 |
| Krefeld Open | 2022 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,186 |
| Gelsenkirchen Koenigsspringer Open | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,116 |
| 6th Gelsenkirchen Silvester Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,057 |
| chT-GER Online Liga 1 GpA | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 2,205 |
| 1st DSOL 01 Liga Gr-D | 2020 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,163 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philipp Sonnenschein's chess games?
278 games by Philipp Sonnenschein, from Jun 2018 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 Sonnenschein has played.
What does Philipp Sonnenschein play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Philipp Sonnenschein opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philipp Sonnenschein answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...c6 (48% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Philipp Sonnenschein play as White?
As White, Philipp Sonnenschein's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 70.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philipp Sonnenschein play as Black?
As Black, Philipp Sonnenschein most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Philipp Sonnenschein's FIDE rating?
Philipp Sonnenschein is currently rated 2,213 in classical chess, 2,224 in rapid and 2,319 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,224 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Philipp Sonnenschein played?
Our database contains 278 games by Philipp Sonnenschein, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 114 wins, 42 draws, 122 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philipp Sonnenschein?
278 games by Philipp Sonnenschein 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.