Prepare against Phil K Watkinson
United Kingdom · World #121,718 classical · FIDE ID 419079
When preparing against Phil K Watkinson, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Phil K Watkinson, covering Jan 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Phil K Watkinson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Phil K Watkinson 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 | 1,669 | 1,775 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,533 | 1,533 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 10 | 6 | 17 | 30.3% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 31.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2026): 107 rated games against 106 different opponents, across 19 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 57 | 24 | 10 | 23 | 42.1% | 1,794 | 1,794 | 6 |
| Rapid | 50 | 20 | 5 | 25 | 40.0% | 1,544 | 1,457 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 28.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 33.3% |
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 14 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 1,545 | 1,514 |
| 2025 | 26 | 10 | 1 | 15 | 1,615 | 1,505 |
| 2024 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 1,798 | 1,798 |
| 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1,511 | 1,911 |
| 2022 | 20 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1,319 | 1,186 |
| 2009 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1,985 | 1,918 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | – | – |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Phil K Watkinson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Phil K Watkinson's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Watkinson usually continues c4 (22.2% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Watkinson usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Watkinson usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Phil K Watkinson's chess games
All 33 games by Phil K Watkinson in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2023 - Oct 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: 10 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Alexander Combie | 1,950 | chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | D31 |
| May 2009 | Darren Lee | 1,950 | chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | E73 |
| Mar 2025 | Armaan Nilim | 1,848 | British Rapidplay | D21 |
| Mar 2024 | Brian Towers | 1,824 | Peterborough 4NCL Easter U2000 Open | D00 |
| Apr 2024 | Simon Lawrence | 1,731 | Peterborough 4NCL Easter U2000 Open | C22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,731 |
| chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 1,870 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 7 | 1 | 1,625 |
| Peterborough 4NCL Easter U2000 Open | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,797 |
| Leamington Spa 4NCL Open C 28th | 2022 | 3 | 2 | 1,518 |
| 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Congress - U2000 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,810 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Phil K Watkinson's chess games?
33 games by Phil K Watkinson, from Jan 2023 to Oct 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 K Watkinson has played.
What does Phil K Watkinson play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Phil K Watkinson opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Phil K Watkinson answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Phil K Watkinson play as White?
As White, Phil K Watkinson's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Phil K Watkinson play as Black?
As Black, Phil K Watkinson most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Phil K Watkinson's FIDE rating?
Phil K Watkinson is currently rated 1,669 in classical chess, 1,533 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,775 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Phil K Watkinson played?
Our database contains 33 games by Phil K Watkinson, covering Jan 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Phil K Watkinson?
33 games by Phil K Watkinson 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.