Prepare against Christophe Philippe
IM · France · World #3,553 classical · FIDE ID 610038
When preparing against Christophe Philippe, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Dutch Defense as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 1,010 games by Christophe Philippe, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christophe Philippe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christophe Philippe 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 | 2,317 | 2,458 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,231 | 2,372 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,282 | 2,366 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,010 | 388 | 290 | 332 | 38.4% |
| As White | 533 | 223 | 154 | 156 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 477 | 165 | 136 | 176 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christophe Philippe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christophe Philippe's side.
First moves as White (533 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 436 | 81.8% | 57.6% |
| d4 | 91 | 17.1% | 48.9% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.4% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 57.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Philippe usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Philippe usually continues Nf3 (63.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Philippe usually continues d4 (62.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 48.9% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Philippe usually continues Nf3 (46.3% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Philippe usually continues Nf3 (47.5% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Philippe usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (201 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 145 | 72.1% | 49.0% |
| Nf6 | 26 | 12.9% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 12 | 6.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 8 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 2.5% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 88 | 48.6% | 48.9% |
| f5 | 60 | 33.1% | 49.2% |
| d5 | 20 | 11.0% | 67.5% |
| d6 | 6 | 3.3% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
Christophe Philippe's chess games
All 1,010 games by Christophe Philippe in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 388 wins, 290 draws, 332 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 65 | 28/14/23 | 43.1% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 29 | 11/10/8 | 37.9% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 28 | 10/9/9 | 35.7% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 12/7/7 | 46.2% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 21 | 10/7/4 | 47.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 21 | 14/4/3 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| C10 | French Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 84 | 25/26/33 | 29.8% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 72 | 20/24/28 | 27.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 54 | 17/14/23 | 31.5% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 26 | 11/6/9 | 42.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Sergei Azarov | 2,582 | Dia De Internet Open | C54 |
| Oct 2007 | Ognjen Cvitan | 2,543 | ch-EU blitz | B80 |
| Jul 2010 | Artur Kogan | 2,541 | 28th Andorra Open | B89 |
| Apr 2013 | Maxime Lagarde | 2,532 | 31st Metz Open | D07 |
| Oct 2007 | Eric Prie | 2,532 | ch-EU blitz | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2021 | 54 | 20 | 2,312 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2010 | 50 | 27.5 | 2,307 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2023 | 31 | 14.5 | 2,353 |
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 21 | 10 | 2,285 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2007 | 20 | 9 | 2,380 |
| ch-Paris Open | 2001 | 15 | 8 | 2,361 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 Gp Haute | 2022 | 13 | 8 | 2,579 |
| Budapest FS12 IM-B | 2000 | 13 | 6 | 2,252 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christophe Philippe's chess games?
1,010 games by Christophe Philippe, from Apr 2003 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 Christophe Philippe has played.
What does Christophe Philippe play on the first move as White?
Across 533 games with White in our database, Christophe Philippe opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.f4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christophe Philippe answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Christophe Philippe play as White?
As White, Christophe Philippe's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (65 games, 43.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 533 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christophe Philippe play as Black?
As Black, Christophe Philippe most often plays: Dutch Defense (84 games, 29.8% win rate); Sicilian (72 games, 27.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (54 games, 31.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 477 games.
What is Christophe Philippe's FIDE rating?
Christophe Philippe is currently rated 2,317 in classical chess, 2,231 in rapid and 2,282 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,458 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Christophe Philippe played?
Our database contains 1,010 games by Christophe Philippe, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 388 wins, 290 draws, 332 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christophe Philippe?
1,010 games by Christophe Philippe 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.