Prepare against Philippe Weber
Luxembourg · World #144,955 classical · FIDE ID 4004353
When preparing against Philippe Weber, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Philippe Weber, covering Jun 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philippe Weber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philippe Weber 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 | 1,607 | 1,618 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 21 | 7 | 17 | 46.7% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 23 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 47.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philippe Weber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philippe Weber's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 52.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.3% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Weber usually continues Nf3 (88.9% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Weber usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Weber usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Philippe Weber's chess games
All 45 games by Philippe Weber in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2019 - 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: 21 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E72 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1999 | Alphonse Leyder | 1,762 | ch-Luxembourg | A48 |
| Apr 1999 | Nicolas Lucifora | 1,758 | ch-Luxembourg | C12 |
| Apr 1999 | Patrick Canon | 1,702 | ch-Luxembourg | B56 |
| Mar 2000 | Ricardo Felix | 1,557 | ch-LUX U18 | C43 |
| Feb 2000 | Bruno Da Silva | 1,449 | ch-LUX U18 | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL U10 | 1998 | 10 | 9 | – |
| ch-EU U10 | 1999 | 10 | 4 | 2,384 |
| ch-Luxembourg | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,785 |
| Wch U10 | 1999 | 5 | 1 | – |
| ch-LUX U18 | 2000 | 5 | 4 | 1,777 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2001 | 3 | 1 | – |
| ch-LUX U12 | 1998 | 2 | 1 | 1,720 |
| chT-Luxembourg 9899 qual | 1998 | 1 | 0 | 1,510 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philippe Weber's chess games?
45 games by Philippe Weber, from Jun 2019 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 Philippe Weber has played.
What does Philippe Weber play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Philippe Weber opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philippe Weber answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Philippe Weber play as White?
As White, Philippe Weber's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (8 games, 87.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philippe Weber play as Black?
As Black, Philippe Weber most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Philippe Weber's FIDE rating?
Philippe Weber is currently rated 1,607 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,618 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Philippe Weber played?
Our database contains 45 games by Philippe Weber, covering Jun 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philippe Weber?
45 games by Philippe Weber 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.