Prepare against Philippe Kerkhof
CM · Belgium · World #14,336 classical · FIDE ID 200409
When preparing against Philippe Kerkhof, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 99 games by Philippe Kerkhof, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Philippe Kerkhof's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philippe Kerkhof 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 | 2,113 | 2,231 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,182 | 2,221 | Jan 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,046 | 2,166 | Mar 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 19 | 43 | 37 | 19.2% |
| As White | 50 | 8 | 26 | 16 | 16.0% |
| As Black | 49 | 11 | 17 | 21 | 22.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philippe Kerkhof's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philippe Kerkhof's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 100.0% | 42.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.0% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Kerkhof usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Kerkhof usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Kerkhof usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 17 | 85.0% | 55.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 19.2% |
Philippe Kerkhof's chess games
All 99 games by Philippe Kerkhof in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 19 wins, 43 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 0/10/4 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1987 | Marc Dutreeuw | 2,400 | OHRA Open | B08 |
| Jan 1992 | Matthias Steinbacher | 2,340 | Ostend Open | A40 |
| Jan 1992 | Jan Bogaerts | 2,305 | Ostend Open | B50 |
| Jan 1997 | Marcel Roofthoofd | 2,300 | chT-BEL 9798 | C06 |
| Jan 1987 | Alex Denijs | 2,295 | Anderlecht Librairie Marchand | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BEL 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,185 |
| chT-BEL 9798 | 1998 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,258 |
| chT-BEL 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 2,069 |
| chT-BEL 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,248 |
| Ostend Open | 1993 | 8 | 3 | 2,334 |
| Iclicki Masters | 1990 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,184 |
| chT-BEL 9900 | 2000 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,186 |
| OHRA-B | 1986 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,107 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philippe Kerkhof's chess games?
99 games by Philippe Kerkhof, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Kerkhof has played.
What does Philippe Kerkhof play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Philippe Kerkhof opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philippe Kerkhof answers 1...d6 (85% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Philippe Kerkhof play as White?
As White, Philippe Kerkhof's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (14 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 15.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philippe Kerkhof play as Black?
As Black, Philippe Kerkhof most often plays: Pirc Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Philippe Kerkhof's FIDE rating?
Philippe Kerkhof is currently rated 2,113 in classical chess, 2,182 in rapid and 2,046 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,231 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Philippe Kerkhof played?
Our database contains 99 games by Philippe Kerkhof, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 43 draws, 37 losses (19.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philippe Kerkhof?
99 games by Philippe Kerkhof 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.