Prepare against Philipp Zitzelsberger
DEU · World #28,481 classical · FIDE ID 12979040
Our database contains 30 games by Philipp Zitzelsberger, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Philipp Zitzelsberger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philipp Zitzelsberger 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 | 1,995 | 2,079 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,996 | 1,996 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 5 | 16 | 9 | 16.7% |
| As White | 14 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philipp Zitzelsberger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philipp Zitzelsberger's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Zitzelsberger usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Zitzelsberger usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Zitzelsberger usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Zitzelsberger usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Zitzelsberger usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Zitzelsberger usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 54.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Philipp Zitzelsberger's chess games
All 30 games by Philipp Zitzelsberger in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - Aug 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: 5 wins, 16 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Bruno Comes | 2,143 | Walsrode Chessemy Open A | C42 |
| Mar 2023 | Thorsten Oest | 2,067 | Walsrode Chessemy Open A | C54 |
| May 2018 | Benedikt Scholtes | 2,028 | ch-Stuttgart A int | B01 |
| Mar 2023 | Caspar Linnemann | 1,705 | Walsrode Chessemy Open A | B92 |
| May 2018 | Jacqueline Kobald | 1,692 | ch-Stuttgart A int | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsrode Chessemy Open A | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,146 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 2 | 1,928 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,062 |
| chT-GER Cup 1819 prel2 | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,842 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1718 | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 2,105 |
| ROL 2026 - PublicStream | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,263 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philipp Zitzelsberger's chess games?
30 games by Philipp Zitzelsberger, from Jun 2018 to Aug 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 Zitzelsberger has played.
What does Philipp Zitzelsberger play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Philipp Zitzelsberger opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philipp Zitzelsberger answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Philipp Zitzelsberger play as White?
As White, Philipp Zitzelsberger's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philipp Zitzelsberger play as Black?
As Black, Philipp Zitzelsberger most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Philipp Zitzelsberger's FIDE rating?
Philipp Zitzelsberger is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess and 1,996 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,079 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Philipp Zitzelsberger played?
Our database contains 30 games by Philipp Zitzelsberger, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 16 draws, 9 losses (16.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philipp Zitzelsberger?
30 games by Philipp Zitzelsberger 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.