Prepare against Owen S Phillips
United Kingdom · World #38,723 classical · FIDE ID 417882
When preparing against Owen S Phillips, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (38%).
Our database contains 189 games by Owen S Phillips, covering Jan 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Owen S Phillips's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Owen S 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 | 1,941 | 2,020 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,908 | 1,933 | Jul 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,841 | 1,942 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 189 | 36 | 77 | 76 | 19.0% |
| As White | 95 | 21 | 44 | 30 | 22.1% |
| As Black | 94 | 15 | 33 | 46 | 16.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Owen S Phillips's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Owen S Phillips's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 53.7% | 41.2% |
| d4 | 11 | 11.6% | 45.5% |
| Nc3 | 8 | 8.4% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 8 | 8.4% | 31.3% |
| e3 | 6 | 6.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.2% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 41.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Phillips usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Phillips usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Phillips usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 45.5% score
- …e6 (36% of these games) — Phillips usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Phillips usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Phillips usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 56.5% | 30.8% |
| c5 | 8 | 17.4% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 6 | 13.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 10.9% | 20.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 37.9% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 7 | 24.1% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 4 | 13.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Owen S Phillips's chess games
All 189 games by Owen S Phillips in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - Sep 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: 36 wins, 77 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Geoff W Lawton | 2,324 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 65 | A00 |
| Dec 2010 | John Sargent | 2,205 | London Classic Open | B23 |
| Jan 2011 | Nicholas Lanier | 2,203 | 9th Gibraltar Challengers A | B03 |
| Nov 2018 | J. Nigel Metge | 2,130 | 28th Wch Seniors 50 | A96 |
| Dec 2010 | Philip Wheldon | 2,125 | London Classic Open | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 31 | 12.5 | 1,970 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 | 2017 | 13 | 5 | 1,900 |
| 98th ch-GBR | 2011 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,916 |
| 9th Gibraltar Masters | 2011 | 10 | 4 | 1,905 |
| 4th ch-EU Union | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 2,064 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 50 | 2018 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,970 |
| ch-BCF Major Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,797 |
| 4th London Classic Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,970 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Owen S Phillips's chess games?
189 games by Owen S Phillips, from Jan 2009 to Sep 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 Owen S Phillips has played.
What does Owen S Phillips play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Owen S Phillips opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nc3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Owen S Phillips answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Owen S Phillips play as White?
As White, Owen S Phillips's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Vienna Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Owen S Phillips play as Black?
As Black, Owen S Phillips most often plays: Modern Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Owen S Phillips's FIDE rating?
Owen S Phillips is currently rated 1,941 in classical chess, 1,908 in rapid and 1,841 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,020 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Owen S Phillips played?
Our database contains 189 games by Owen S Phillips, covering Jan 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 77 draws, 76 losses (19.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Owen S Phillips?
189 games by Owen S 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.