Prepare against Philip Adams
United Kingdom · World #43,276 classical · FIDE ID 411256
When preparing against Philip Adams, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 348 games by Philip Adams, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Philip Adams's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philip Adams 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 | 1,920 | 2,154 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,037 | 2,072 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 348 | 96 | 137 | 115 | 27.6% |
| As White | 167 | 58 | 62 | 47 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 181 | 38 | 75 | 68 | 21.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philip Adams's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philip Adams's side.
First moves as White (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 131 | 78.4% | 54.6% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 15.0% | 56.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 5.4% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 54.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Adams usually continues Nf3 (55.4% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Adams usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Adams usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 56.0% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Adams usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Adams usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Adams usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 66.7% | 49.1% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 13.6% | 31.8% |
| e5 | 7 | 8.6% | 14.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 4.9% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 84.4% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Philip Adams's chess games
All 348 games by Philip Adams in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 96 wins, 137 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| E06 | Réti Opening | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A72 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2005 | Stephen Swanson | 2,276 | chT3-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | B06 |
| Sep 2005 | Colomban Vitoux | 2,264 | 14th Monarch Assurance | B30 |
| Aug 1980 | Simon J B Knott | 2,220 | British CF-67 Championship | D48 |
| Sep 2001 | Andrew J Bigg | 2,216 | chT2-BCF 0102 (4NCL) | C17 |
| Sep 2004 | Paul A Hutchinson | 2,216 | 13th Monarch Assurance | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,243 |
| chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 2,047 |
| chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,151 |
| British CF-67 Championship | 1980 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,131 |
| 12th Monarch Assurance | 2003 | 9 | 3 | 2,103 |
| 13th Monarch Assurance | 2004 | 9 | 3 | 2,094 |
| 16th Monarch Assurance | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,207 |
| chT3-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,231 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philip Adams's chess games?
348 games by Philip Adams, from Jul 2003 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 Philip Adams has played.
What does Philip Adams play on the first move as White?
Across 167 games with White in our database, Philip Adams opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philip Adams answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Philip Adams play as White?
As White, Philip Adams's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 167 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philip Adams play as Black?
As Black, Philip Adams most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Alekhine Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 181 games.
What is Philip Adams's FIDE rating?
Philip Adams is currently rated 1,920 in classical chess, 2,037 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,154 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Philip Adams played?
Our database contains 348 games by Philip Adams, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 137 draws, 115 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philip Adams?
348 games by Philip Adams 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.