Philipp Mester: The Blitz-First FIDE Master
Philipp Mester is a FIDE Master who spends most of his online chess life in Blitz. Under the playful username plpiPih-tesrMe, he has become a tough puzzle for players on the clock. He has reached 2601 in Blitz and 2664 in Bullet, while keeping a sharp, original opening repertoire.
Opening Repertoire
Do not expect Philipp to follow the main lines. He often starts with 1.Nf3 and 1.b3. The Nimzo-Larsen Attack is a core weapon in his White repertoire, and he scores above 83% with it in Blitz. With Black, he is especially dangerous in the Czech Defense, where his Bullet results hover above 81%. He also enjoys unusual sidelines such as the Amar Gambit and the Rhamphorhynchus Variation.
- White win rate: 54%
- Black win rate: 49.75%
- First capture lands around move 9, which shows patience before the tension rises.
Rivalry with gbinhf
His most familiar online rival is gbinhf. They have faced each other 16 times, with gbinhf holding a slim edge of 8 wins to Philipp's 7, plus 1 draw. That near perfect balance makes every meeting between them a genuine coin flip.
Playing Style
- Comeback rate of 89.32%, so he is never truly out of a game.
- Endgame frequency of 85.14%, he is comfortable playing long technical phases.
- Decisive games average about 86 moves, built for grinders.
- His most common checking piece is the rook, pointing to open files and direct pressure.
- He is at his best around 9pm, where his win rate is a perfect 100%.
Career Highlights
Philipp once put together a longest winning streak of 8 games, and he is currently riding a 4-game winning streak. His Blitz peak is 2601 (2026-09-24), while his Bullet peak is 2664 (2026-07-07). Those numbers help explain why Blitz is his preferred battlefield.