Prepare against Les Philpin
United Kingdom · World #72,831 classical · FIDE ID 1803760
When preparing against Les Philpin, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (83%).
Our database contains 43 games by Les Philpin, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Les Philpin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Les Philpin 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 | 1,812 | 1,851 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 17 | 2 | 24 | 39.5% |
| As White | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 25 | 7 | 2 | 16 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Les Philpin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Les Philpin's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Philpin usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Philpin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Philpin usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 83.3% | 10.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Les Philpin's chess games
All 43 games by Les Philpin in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 17 wins, 2 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Tony Haigh | 1,791 | Dyfed Open 44th | D02 |
| Jan 2020 | Stephen A Horrell | 1,719 | WLS Under 1850 League | D02 |
| Feb 2015 | Colin Denham | 1,672 | Dyfed Open 44th | C02 |
| Oct 2019 | Neil Stuart | 1,660 | West Wales Major Open | D02 |
| May 2021 | Bence Szakmany | 1,631 | 2nd WCU Online League U1800 Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Wales Major Open | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,620 |
| Dyfed Open 44th | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,741 |
| 48th Dyfed Open | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 1,828 |
| 2nd WCU Online League U1800 Open | 2021 | 4 | 3 | 1,660 |
| WCU Online League U1800 Open 3rd | 2021 | 4 | 1 | 1,446 |
| Dyfed Open | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 1,641 |
| South Wales New Year Major | 2018 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,343 |
| South Wales New Year Major Open | 2023 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,833 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Les Philpin's chess games?
43 games by Les Philpin, from Mar 2015 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 Les Philpin has played.
What does Les Philpin play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Les Philpin opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Les Philpin answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Les Philpin play as White?
As White, Les Philpin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Les Philpin play as Black?
As Black, Les Philpin most often plays: Bird's opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Les Philpin's FIDE rating?
Les Philpin is currently rated 1,812 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,851 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Les Philpin played?
Our database contains 43 games by Les Philpin, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 2 draws, 24 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Les Philpin?
43 games by Les Philpin 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.