About Philipp Fleischer
Philipp Fleischer is a spirited chess enthusiast known for his adventurous opening choices and daily time control mastery. With a penchant for the Barnes Opening: Walkerling and a willingness to explore gambits like the Amar Gambit, Philipp has carved out a unique presence in the chess community. Whether battling in rapid, daily, or blitz games, Philipp never shies away from complex positions and tactical fireworks.
Playing Style & Strengths
Known for a balanced mix of patience and tactical alertness, Philipp's games typically average around 50 moves, showcasing endurance and strategic depth. His early resignation rate is modest, and he frequently reaches endgames, demonstrating resilience and technical proficiency.
- Average moves per win: ~49
- Average moves per loss: ~51
- Comeback rate: 41% — a fighter to the last piece!
- Preferred time control: Daily games
- Strong performance when playing with the black pieces (win rate about 36%)
Career Highlights & Peak Ratings
Philipp's peak rating was achieved in different time controls:
- Rapid: 358 (July 2024)
- Daily: An impressive 507 (July 2025), showing his strength in more thoughtful time formats
- Blitz: Nearly 200 rating (198 in July 2025)
- Bullet: Modest experience but a steady 100 peak rating
His preferred arena remains daily chess, where his win rate is notably higher than in faster formats.
Notable Openings & Performance
Philipp has experimented with a variety of openings, with notable success in the following:
- Vienna Gambit with Max Lange Defense: 67% win rate in rapid — quite formidable!
- Bishop's Opening and Petrov's Defense: Both yield a strong 67% win rate
- Barnes Defense: Balanced 50% win rate
- Still working on the Blackburne Shilling Gambit with room for improvement
In daily games, Philipp has been a spotless performer using the Walkerling variant, winning his sole recorded encounter.
Rivalries & Memorable Opponents
Philipp has faced a variety of opponents, creating memorable results:
- Strong wins against puthenek, abdoexe1411, and gnogz — boasting perfect records
- Learning experiences from opponents like savorysweet and freiwalds, where victories have been elusive
- Most played opponent: papa-franjo with five encounters and a competitive record
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Philipp plays best around 8 PM — checkmate o’clock!
- Despite occasional losing streaks (up to 6 games), he always bounces back with fierce determination
- His sharp tactical awareness shines especially when under pressure, making comebacks in roughly 41% of his lost-piece situations
- Favorites openings suggest a taste for unconventional and daring chess adventures