Prepare against Phil J Brooks
United Kingdom · World #12,535 classical · FIDE ID 405540
When preparing against Phil J Brooks, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (93%).
Our database contains 157 games by Phil J Brooks, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Phil J Brooks's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Phil J Brooks 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 | 2,134 | 2,230 | Nov 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,193 | 2,240 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 54 | 68 | 35 | 34.4% |
| As White | 78 | 27 | 33 | 18 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 79 | 27 | 35 | 17 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Phil J Brooks's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Phil J Brooks's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 72 | 92.3% | 56.9% |
| c4 | 5 | 6.4% | 30.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Brooks usually continues c4 (48.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Brooks usually continues c4 (67.4% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Brooks usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 30.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Brooks usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Brooks usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Brooks usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 87.1% | 53.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 12.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 93.1% | 72.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Phil J Brooks's chess games
All 157 games by Phil J Brooks 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: 54 wins, 68 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A53 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Richard G Pert | 2,423 | 8th London Classic Open | D02 |
| Oct 1993 | Gary Kenworthy | 2,285 | 1st chT-BCF 9394 (4NCL) | A52 |
| Aug 2019 | Russell G Granat | 2,219 | ch-GBR 50+ 106th | E40 |
| May 2018 | David Okike | 2,185 | BCF-chT2 1718 (4NCL) Demotion pool | E46 |
| Nov 1994 | Roy Phillips | 2,130 | 4NCL 9495 2nd Season | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 | 2018 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,176 |
| 103rd ch-GBR | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,092 |
| 10th London Classic Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,160 |
| 4NCL 9495 2nd Season | 1995 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,194 |
| 8th London Classic Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,165 |
| ch-GBR Online | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,945 |
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 2,212 |
| chT-BCF3W 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 8 | 7 | 2,195 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Phil J Brooks's chess games?
157 games by Phil J Brooks, 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 Phil J Brooks has played.
What does Phil J Brooks play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Phil J Brooks opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Phil J Brooks answers 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Phil J Brooks play as White?
As White, Phil J Brooks's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Phil J Brooks play as Black?
As Black, Phil J Brooks most often plays: Horwitz Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Phil J Brooks's FIDE rating?
Phil J Brooks is currently rated 2,134 in classical chess, 2,193 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,230 (Nov 2012).
How many games has Phil J Brooks played?
Our database contains 157 games by Phil J Brooks, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 68 draws, 35 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Phil J Brooks?
157 games by Phil J Brooks 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.