Prepare against Philip Anderton
DEU · World #39,261 classical · FIDE ID 24620688
Our database contains 81 games by Philip Anderton, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philip Anderton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philip Anderton 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 | 1,939 | 2,008 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 26 | 19 | 36 | 32.1% |
| As White | 38 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 43 | 14 | 5 | 24 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philip Anderton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philip Anderton's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 18 | 47.4% | 47.2% |
| d4 | 15 | 39.5% | 53.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 13.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 47% of White games, 47.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Anderton usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Anderton usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Anderton usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Anderton usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Anderton usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Anderton usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 68.4% | 34.6% |
| c6 | 4 | 21.1% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 93.8% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Philip Anderton's chess games
All 81 games by Philip Anderton in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 26 wins, 19 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Michael Bienhuels | 2,050 | Moehnesee Cup A | A22 |
| Oct 2011 | Manuela Schmitz | 2,009 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 1112 | D36 |
| Aug 2005 | Marcel Kasten | 2,001 | Moehnesee Cup A | C03 |
| Jan 2005 | Eneida Perez | 1,994 | ch-Cologne 05 | C42 |
| Jan 2017 | Leo Padva | 1,991 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 16/17 | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Cologne | 2006 | 14 | 5 | 1,739 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 3 | 1,814 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 18/19 | 2019 | 11 | 3 | 1,721 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 16/17 | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,964 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Ost 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,978 |
| ch-Cologne 04 | 2004 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,737 |
| ch-Cologne 05 | 2005 | 7 | 5 | 1,963 |
| Moehnesee Cup A | 2005 | 7 | 3 | 2,044 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philip Anderton's chess games?
81 games by Philip Anderton, from Jan 2006 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 Philip Anderton has played.
What does Philip Anderton play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Philip Anderton opens with 1.Nf3 (47% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philip Anderton answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Philip Anderton play as White?
As White, Philip Anderton's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philip Anderton play as Black?
As Black, Philip Anderton most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Philip Anderton's FIDE rating?
Philip Anderton is currently rated 1,939 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,008 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Philip Anderton played?
Our database contains 81 games by Philip Anderton, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 19 draws, 36 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philip Anderton?
81 games by Philip Anderton 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.