Prepare against Joseph McPhillips
IM · United Kingdom · World #2,577 classical · FIDE ID 422487
Our database contains 419 games by Joseph McPhillips, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joseph McPhillips's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joseph McPhillips 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 | 2,355 | 2,443 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,252 | 2,288 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,202 | 2,322 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 419 | 201 | 104 | 114 | 48.0% |
| As White | 215 | 92 | 61 | 62 | 42.8% |
| As Black | 204 | 109 | 43 | 52 | 53.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joseph McPhillips's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joseph McPhillips's side.
First moves as White (215 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 160 | 74.4% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 9.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 16 | 7.4% | 65.6% |
| c4 | 6 | 2.8% | 66.7% |
| b4 | 4 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 1.4% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — McPhillips usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — McPhillips usually continues Nf3 (61.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — McPhillips usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — McPhillips usually continues b3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — McPhillips usually continues b3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — McPhillips usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 75 | 86.2% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 6.9% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 5.7% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 39.1% | 61.1% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 27.5% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 18 | 26.1% | 63.9% |
| b5 | 4 | 5.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Joseph McPhillips's chess games
All 419 games by Joseph McPhillips in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 201 wins, 104 draws, 114 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 25 | 8/9/8 | 32.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 20 | 15/3/2 | 75.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 9/9/1 | 47.4% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 15/0/3 | 83.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 12 | 8/0/4 | 66.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Ante Saric | 2,543 | 32nd Pula Open | D34 |
| Dec 2019 | John D M Nunn | 2,538 | London Chess Classic Blitz D | C11 |
| Sep 2016 | Mark L Hebden | 2,500 | 10th Wakefield 4NCL Open | D11 |
| Jan 2020 | Ameet K Ghasi | 2,497 | Shropshire Open | A48 |
| Mar 2013 | Peter K Wells | 2,491 | Bunratty Masters Open 20th | B63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Easter Open | 2019 | 20 | 17 | 2,309 |
| UK Open Blitz | 2018 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,258 |
| Kecskemet Caissa IM 08 | 2015 | 14 | 10 | 2,357 |
| 101st ch-GBR | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,162 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,375 |
| ch-BCF Rapidplay 28th | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,278 |
| 15th LCC Super Rapid | 2025 | 10 | 6 | 2,171 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2016 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,395 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joseph McPhillips's chess games?
419 games by Joseph McPhillips, from Sep 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 Joseph McPhillips has played.
What does Joseph McPhillips play on the first move as White?
Across 215 games with White in our database, Joseph McPhillips opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joseph McPhillips answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games).
What openings does Joseph McPhillips play as White?
As White, Joseph McPhillips's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 215 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joseph McPhillips play as Black?
As Black, Joseph McPhillips most often plays: French Defense (20 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 47.4% win rate); French: Classical Variation (18 games, 83.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 204 games.
What is Joseph McPhillips's FIDE rating?
Joseph McPhillips is currently rated 2,355 in classical chess, 2,252 in rapid and 2,202 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,443 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Joseph McPhillips played?
Our database contains 419 games by Joseph McPhillips, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 201 wins, 104 draws, 114 losses (48.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joseph McPhillips?
419 games by Joseph McPhillips 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.