Prepare against A Philip Neatherway
United Kingdom · World #74,848 classical · FIDE ID 418854
When preparing against A Philip Neatherway, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 288 games by A Philip Neatherway, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find A Philip Neatherway's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout A Philip Neatherway 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 | 1,805 | 1,954 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,764 | 1,891 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 288 | 92 | 93 | 103 | 31.9% |
| As White | 146 | 51 | 45 | 50 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 142 | 41 | 48 | 53 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of A Philip Neatherway's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from A Philip Neatherway's side.
First moves as White (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 131 | 89.7% | 51.9% |
| b3 | 5 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.4% | 20.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Neatherway usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Neatherway usually continues Nf3 (43.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Neatherway usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Neatherway usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Neatherway usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …Nc6 (20% of these games) — Neatherway usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 38.4% | 53.6% |
| e6 | 24 | 32.9% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 18 | 24.7% | 36.1% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 61.7% | 48.3% |
| d5 | 16 | 34.0% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
A Philip Neatherway's chess games
All 288 games by A Philip Neatherway in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - Aug 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: 92 wins, 93 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 2/9/3 | 14.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Alan K Crombleholme | 2,119 | chT3S-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | B03 |
| Jun 2012 | Nigel P Donovan | 2,033 | London e2e4 Diamond Jubilee Open | B01 |
| Feb 2010 | Mark S Ozanne | 2,028 | chT3-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | B20 |
| Feb 2011 | Craig Evans | 2,026 | chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | B03 |
| May 2019 | Tobias W Stock | 1,999 | Basingstoke 4NCL Spring Bank 2nd U2050 | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ENG Seniors 65 | 2024 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,855 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,836 |
| chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,898 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 10 | 8 | 1,975 |
| Witney Open B | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,484 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,494 |
| London e2e4 Diamond Jubilee Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,816 |
| Gatwick e2e4 Int Open B | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,893 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find A Philip Neatherway's chess games?
288 games by A Philip Neatherway, from Jul 2011 to Aug 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 A Philip Neatherway has played.
What does A Philip Neatherway play on the first move as White?
Across 146 games with White in our database, A Philip Neatherway opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, A Philip Neatherway answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does A Philip Neatherway play as White?
As White, A Philip Neatherway's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 146 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does A Philip Neatherway play as Black?
As Black, A Philip Neatherway most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (17 games, 23.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is A Philip Neatherway's FIDE rating?
A Philip Neatherway is currently rated 1,805 in classical chess, 1,764 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,954 (Nov 2011).
How many games has A Philip Neatherway played?
Our database contains 288 games by A Philip Neatherway, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 93 draws, 103 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against A Philip Neatherway?
288 games by A Philip Neatherway 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.