Prepare against Philip Corbin
FM · BRB · World #43,717 classical · FIDE ID 11100036
Our database contains 254 games by Philip Corbin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philip Corbin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philip Corbin 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 | 1,919 | 2,261 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,031 | 2,084 | Jan 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,929 | 2,054 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 254 | 124 | 37 | 93 | 48.8% |
| As White | 127 | 67 | 23 | 37 | 52.8% |
| As Black | 127 | 57 | 14 | 56 | 44.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philip Corbin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philip Corbin's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 122 | 96.1% | 62.7% |
| b4 | 3 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 62.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Corbin usually continues d4 (55.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Corbin usually continues d4 (65.6% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Corbin usually continues Bc4 (64.3% score)
- 1.b4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Corbin usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (33% of these games) — Corbin usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Corbin usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 51.5% | 52.9% |
| e5 | 26 | 39.4% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.6% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 40.5% | 26.7% |
| f5 | 13 | 35.1% | 61.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 21.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Philip Corbin's chess games
All 254 games by Philip Corbin 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: 124 wins, 37 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 51 | 24/9/18 | 47.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 21 | 12/1/8 | 57.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 20 | 11/3/6 | 55.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Nigel D Short | 2,676 | Short Simul | C40 |
| Oct 2004 | Georg Danner | 2,436 | Olympiad-36 | B22 |
| Oct 2004 | Tadej Sakelsek | 2,425 | Olympiad-36 | C40 |
| Dec 1994 | Filemon Cruz Estrada | 2,405 | Olympiad-31 | B21 |
| Sep 1998 | Amir Bagheri | 2,405 | Olympiad-33 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BAR | 2005 | 25 | 17.5 | 2,247 |
| ch-Barbados | 2009 | 22 | 18.5 | 2,244 |
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 14 | 8 | 2,333 |
| Olympiad-28 | 1988 | 14 | 9 | 2,410 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 13 | 9 | 2,393 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,369 |
| Olympiad-33 | 1998 | 12 | 6 | 2,256 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,262 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philip Corbin's chess games?
254 games by Philip Corbin, 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 Philip Corbin has played.
What does Philip Corbin play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Philip Corbin opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.b4 (2% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philip Corbin answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...f5 (35% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Philip Corbin play as White?
As White, Philip Corbin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (51 games, 47.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Bishop's Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philip Corbin play as Black?
As Black, Philip Corbin most often plays: Elephant Gambit (21 games, 57.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Philip Corbin's FIDE rating?
Philip Corbin is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess, 2,031 in rapid and 1,929 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,261 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Philip Corbin played?
Our database contains 254 games by Philip Corbin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 124 wins, 37 draws, 93 losses (48.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philip Corbin?
254 games by Philip Corbin 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.