Prepare against Philipp Stuelcken
DEU · World #69,811 classical · FIDE ID 12986232
When preparing against Philipp Stuelcken, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Philipp Stuelcken, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philipp Stuelcken's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philipp Stuelcken 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 | 1,822 | 1,822 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,827 | 1,827 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,725 | 1,752 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 21 | 14 | 13 | 43.8% |
| As White | 25 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 52.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philipp Stuelcken's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philipp Stuelcken's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 68.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 24.0% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Stuelcken usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Stuelcken usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Stuelcken usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Stuelcken usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Stuelcken usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Stuelcken usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
Philipp Stuelcken's chess games
All 48 games by Philipp Stuelcken in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 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: 21 wins, 14 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Yosef Alugili | 1,744 | ch-GER U25 Open B | C58 |
| Jun 2022 | Ruben Andrade | 1,694 | ch-GER Youth-B | A80 |
| May 2018 | Niels Bennett Lilienthal | 1,694 | ch-GER U25-B | D05 |
| Jun 2022 | Karl Hans Ragnar Ermert | 1,662 | ch-GER Youth-B | A04 |
| Dec 2020 | Stanislav Schubert | 1,658 | chT-GER Christmas U20 | C03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-B | 2023 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,678 |
| ch-GER U25 Open B | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,724 |
| ch-GER Youth-B | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,622 |
| chT-GER Christmas U20 | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,598 |
| chT-GER North U14 | 2014 | 4 | 3 | 1,429 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein U16 | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 991 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philipp Stuelcken's chess games?
48 games by Philipp Stuelcken, from Jun 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 Stuelcken has played.
What does Philipp Stuelcken play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Philipp Stuelcken opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philipp Stuelcken answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Philipp Stuelcken play as White?
As White, Philipp Stuelcken's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philipp Stuelcken play as Black?
As Black, Philipp Stuelcken most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Philipp Stuelcken's FIDE rating?
Philipp Stuelcken is currently rated 1,822 in classical chess, 1,827 in rapid and 1,725 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,822 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Philipp Stuelcken played?
Our database contains 48 games by Philipp Stuelcken, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 14 draws, 13 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philipp Stuelcken?
48 games by Philipp Stuelcken 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.