Prepare against Jeff Phillips
United States · World #37,399 classical · FIDE ID 2051907
Our database contains 37 games by Jeff Phillips, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jeff Phillips's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jeff Phillips 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 | 1,947 | 2,111 | Nov 2011 |
| Blitz | 2,032 | 2,067 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 11 | 7 | 19 | 29.7% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jeff Phillips's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jeff Phillips's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 40.0% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 6 | 30.0% | 41.7% |
| b3 | 5 | 25.0% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Phillips usually continues Bg5 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Phillips usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Phillips usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Phillips usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Phillips usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Phillips usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 63.6% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 3 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Jeff Phillips's chess games
All 37 games by Jeff Phillips in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Tatev Abrahamyan | 2,343 | 1st Los Angeles Metropolitan Open | A01 |
| Jan 1996 | Sergey Krasnov | 2,340 | National Open | A45 |
| Aug 2011 | Benjamin A Marmont | 2,154 | 1st Los Angeles Metropolitan Open | B15 |
| Jul 2011 | Marian Nita | 2,049 | Los Angeles Metropolitan Qualifier 07th | A40 |
| Mar 2013 | Agata Bykovtsev | 1,987 | Los Angeles Metropolitan Qual 26th | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Los Angeles Metropolitan Open | 2011 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,138 |
| National Open | 1997 | 5 | 2 | 2,391 |
| Los Angeles Metropolitan Qual 26th | 2013 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,170 |
| Martin Luther King Memorial | 2012 | 3 | 1 | 2,033 |
| Los Angeles Metropolitan Qualifier 07th | 2011 | 2 | 2 | 2,449 |
| 5th Los Angeles Metropolitan Qualifier | 2011 | 2 | 1 | 2,104 |
| LERA Memorial Day Open | 1994 | 2 | 2 | – |
| American Open 47th | 2011 | 2 | 1 | 2,360 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jeff Phillips's chess games?
37 games by Jeff Phillips, from Jul 2010 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 Jeff Phillips has played.
What does Jeff Phillips play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Jeff Phillips opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.b3 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jeff Phillips answers 1...g6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Jeff Phillips play as White?
As White, Jeff Phillips's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jeff Phillips play as Black?
As Black, Jeff Phillips most often plays: Modern Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Jeff Phillips's FIDE rating?
Jeff Phillips is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess and 2,032 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Jeff Phillips played?
Our database contains 37 games by Jeff Phillips, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jeff Phillips?
37 games by Jeff Phillips 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.