Prepare against Philippe Breyer
CHE · World #11,211 classical · FIDE ID 1345095
When preparing against Philippe Breyer, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Philippe Breyer, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Philippe Breyer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philippe Breyer 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 | 2,152 | 2,152 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,990 | 1,990 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 44.7% |
| As White | 22 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 59.1% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philippe Breyer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philippe Breyer's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 70.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 70.5% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Breyer usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Breyer usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Breyer usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 70.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Philippe Breyer's chess games
All 38 games by Philippe Breyer in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - Sep 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: 17 wins, 11 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Thierry Breyer | 2,204 | Swiss Youth Individual Championship 2026 | 1st Qualification | U18 | B12 |
| May 2026 | Suvirr Malli | 2,140 | Swiss Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U18 | B90 |
| Mar 2026 | Manuel Dietiker | 1,989 | Réti Amateur Open 2026 | B47 |
| Mar 2026 | Theodor Jordan | 1,977 | Réti Amateur Open 2026 | B11 |
| May 2026 | Michael Christen | 1,964 | Swiss Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U18 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss Youth Individual Championship 2026 | 1st Qualification | U18 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,196 |
| Swiss Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U18 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,129 |
| ch-SUI U16 | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,989 |
| ch-SUI U14 | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,983 |
| 44th Zuerich Christmas Open | 2020 | 6 | 2 | 1,393 |
| Réti Amateur Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 3 | 2,345 |
| TCh-SUI 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,378 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philippe Breyer's chess games?
38 games by Philippe Breyer, from Sep 2019 to Sep 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 Philippe Breyer has played.
What does Philippe Breyer play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Philippe Breyer opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philippe Breyer answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Philippe Breyer play as White?
As White, Philippe Breyer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philippe Breyer play as Black?
As Black, Philippe Breyer most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Philippe Breyer's FIDE rating?
Philippe Breyer is currently rated 2,152 in classical chess, 1,990 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Philippe Breyer played?
Our database contains 38 games by Philippe Breyer, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 11 draws, 10 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philippe Breyer?
38 games by Philippe Breyer 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.