Prepare against Philipp Swoboda
DEU · World #28,155 classical · FIDE ID 12942600
Our database contains 61 games by Philipp Swoboda, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philipp Swoboda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philipp Swoboda 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 | 1,997 | 2,035 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 32 | 8 | 21 | 52.5% |
| As White | 32 | 21 | 4 | 7 | 65.6% |
| As Black | 29 | 11 | 4 | 14 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philipp Swoboda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philipp Swoboda's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 59.4% | 76.3% |
| e4 | 13 | 40.6% | 65.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 76.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Swoboda usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Swoboda usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Swoboda usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 65.4% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Swoboda usually continues c3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Swoboda usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Swoboda usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 86.7% | 34.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
Philipp Swoboda's chess games
All 61 games by Philipp Swoboda in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - 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: 32 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Samuel Minor | 2,242 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | C54 |
| Nov 2022 | Ulrich Martin Wolf | 2,182 | 8th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open | E00 |
| Nov 2022 | David Kardoeus | 2,167 | 8th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open | E81 |
| Nov 2013 | Andreas Siemens | 2,052 | Landesliga Sued 1314 | B03 |
| Nov 2014 | Roman Koester | 2,008 | Landesliga Sued 1415 | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niederbayernliga 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,845 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 2,039 |
| 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,957 |
| 8th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 2,129 |
| Regionalliga SO 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,866 |
| Niederbayernliga 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,897 |
| Eschborn Open | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,976 |
| Landesliga Sued 1718 | 2018 | 3 | 2 | 1,991 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philipp Swoboda's chess games?
61 games by Philipp Swoboda, from Mar 2013 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 Swoboda has played.
What does Philipp Swoboda play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Philipp Swoboda opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philipp Swoboda answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Philipp Swoboda play as White?
As White, Philipp Swoboda's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philipp Swoboda play as Black?
As Black, Philipp Swoboda most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Philipp Swoboda's FIDE rating?
Philipp Swoboda is currently rated 1,997 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,035 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Philipp Swoboda played?
Our database contains 61 games by Philipp Swoboda, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses (52.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philipp Swoboda?
61 games by Philipp Swoboda 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.