Prepare against Philipp Welzel
DEU · World #7,835 classical · FIDE ID 4608984
Our database contains 123 games by Philipp Welzel, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philipp Welzel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philipp Welzel 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 | 2,208 | 2,289 | Mar 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,137 | 2,211 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 47 | 30 | 46 | 38.2% |
| As White | 65 | 24 | 15 | 26 | 36.9% |
| As Black | 58 | 23 | 15 | 20 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philipp Welzel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philipp Welzel's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 61 | 93.8% | 49.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.6% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 49.2% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Welzel usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Welzel usually continues c4 (76.9% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Welzel usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Welzel usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Welzel usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Welzel usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 60.0% | 56.7% |
| e5 | 10 | 40.0% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 84.2% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Philipp Welzel's chess games
All 123 games by Philipp Welzel in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 47 wins, 30 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Michael Coenen | 2,406 | 27th Goch Open | D93 |
| Sep 2015 | Lucas Van Foreest | 2,314 | 26th Goch Open | E17 |
| Sep 2018 | Aleksij Savchenko | 2,307 | Oberliga NRW 1819 | D02 |
| Nov 2016 | Thomas Wessendorf | 2,282 | NRW Class1 1617 | A42 |
| Jan 2019 | Alexander Van Beek | 2,281 | Oberliga NRW 1819 | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga NRW 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,352 |
| Oberliga NRW 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,231 |
| NRW Class1 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,121 |
| 19th Goch Open | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 1,970 |
| 23rd Goch Open | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,152 |
| NRW Class2 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,177 |
| 26th Goch Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 2,169 |
| 21st Goch Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,083 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philipp Welzel's chess games?
123 games by Philipp Welzel, from Oct 2007 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 Welzel has played.
What does Philipp Welzel play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Philipp Welzel opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philipp Welzel answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Philipp Welzel play as White?
As White, Philipp Welzel's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philipp Welzel play as Black?
As Black, Philipp Welzel most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Philipp Welzel's FIDE rating?
Philipp Welzel is currently rated 2,208 in classical chess and 2,137 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,289 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Philipp Welzel played?
Our database contains 123 games by Philipp Welzel, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 30 draws, 46 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philipp Welzel?
123 games by Philipp Welzel 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.