Prepare against Philipp van Boemmel
DEU · World #75,782 classical · FIDE ID 12930270
When preparing against Philipp van Boemmel, expect 1.c4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (40%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 90 games by Philipp van Boemmel, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philipp van Boemmel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philipp van Boemmel 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 | 1,803 | 1,836 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,792 | 1,794 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,792 | 1,792 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 29 | 22 | 39 | 32.2% |
| As White | 45 | 15 | 11 | 19 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 45 | 14 | 11 | 20 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philipp van Boemmel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philipp van Boemmel's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 26 | 57.8% | 42.3% |
| d4 | 14 | 31.1% | 60.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.7% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 58% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Boemmel usually continues g3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Boemmel usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Boemmel usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 60.7% score
- …d5 (71% of these games) — Boemmel usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Boemmel usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (7% of these games) — Boemmel usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 33.3% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 30.0% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 6 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 16.7% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 4 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Philipp van Boemmel's chess games
All 90 games by Philipp van Boemmel in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 29 wins, 22 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Mario Rutsatz | 1,990 | Eschborn Open | A40 |
| May 2016 | Dirk Tucholke | 1,895 | ch-Hessen Open B | C06 |
| Jul 2012 | Elias Polak | 1,868 | 15th Karl Mala Memorial Open | B07 |
| Jul 2011 | Nino Begeluri | 1,843 | 14th Karl Mala Memorial Open | B18 |
| Aug 2012 | Michael Ivkin | 1,827 | 24th Wiesbaden Open | D79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Wiesbaden Open | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,643 |
| 27th Wiesbaden Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,595 |
| 15th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,659 |
| ch-Hessen Open B | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,966 |
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2014 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,350 |
| 23rd Wiesbaden Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,793 |
| 24th Wiesbaden Open | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,867 |
| 14th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2011 | 7 | 2 | 1,724 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philipp van Boemmel's chess games?
90 games by Philipp van Boemmel, from Sep 2011 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 van Boemmel has played.
What does Philipp van Boemmel play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Philipp van Boemmel opens with 1.c4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philipp van Boemmel answers 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (40% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Philipp van Boemmel play as White?
As White, Philipp van Boemmel's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 26.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philipp van Boemmel play as Black?
As Black, Philipp van Boemmel most often plays: Pirc Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Philipp van Boemmel's FIDE rating?
Philipp van Boemmel is currently rated 1,803 in classical chess, 1,792 in rapid and 1,792 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,836 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Philipp van Boemmel played?
Our database contains 90 games by Philipp van Boemmel, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 22 draws, 39 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philipp van Boemmel?
90 games by Philipp van Boemmel 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.