Prepare against Philip E Rossiter
New Zealand · World #103,965 classical · FIDE ID 4301455
When preparing against Philip E Rossiter, expect 1.c4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (34% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 37.0% over 27 games.
Our database contains 234 games by Philip E Rossiter, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philip E Rossiter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philip E Rossiter 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 | 1,718 | 1,785 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 234 | 95 | 56 | 83 | 40.6% |
| As White | 117 | 53 | 25 | 39 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 117 | 42 | 31 | 44 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philip E Rossiter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philip E Rossiter's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 72 | 61.5% | 47.2% |
| d4 | 22 | 18.8% | 81.8% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 16.2% | 60.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.6% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 62% of White games, 47.2% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Rossiter usually continues Nc3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Rossiter usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Rossiter usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 81.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Rossiter usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Rossiter usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Rossiter usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 34.4% | 73.8% |
| e6 | 20 | 32.8% | 42.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 18.0% | 40.9% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 11.5% | 64.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 65.9% | 51.9% |
| e6 | 13 | 31.7% | 34.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Philip E Rossiter's chess games
All 234 games by Philip E Rossiter in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 95 wins, 56 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 27 | 10/6/11 | 37.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 26 | 10/7/9 | 38.5% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D51 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Benjamin Thomas | 2,230 | Wellington CC Summer Cup | C02 |
| Jan 2017 | Arthur J Pomeroy | 2,064 | 124th ch-NZL Open | E61 |
| Mar 2014 | Marany Meyer | 2,062 | Wellington CC Summer Cup | C42 |
| Sep 2016 | Yogesh Kulkarni | 2,036 | ch-Wellington CC B | A27 |
| Nov 2016 | Alan L. Aldridge | 1,979 | ch-Wellington CC B | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wellington CC B | 2022 | 42 | 19.5 | 1,816 |
| Wellington CC Summer Cup | 2016 | 29 | 16 | 2,000 |
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2021 | 25 | 14 | 1,599 |
| Wellington Open | 2023 | 24 | 12 | 1,764 |
| Wellington Mazur Memorial | 2022 | 18 | 11 | 1,899 |
| ch-North Island | 2021 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,652 |
| Wellington CC Autumn Cup-C | 2016 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,933 |
| Wellington Easter Open | 2017 | 12 | 6 | 2,001 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philip E Rossiter's chess games?
234 games by Philip E Rossiter, from Sep 2010 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 E Rossiter has played.
What does Philip E Rossiter play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Philip E Rossiter opens with 1.c4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philip E Rossiter answers 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Philip E Rossiter play as White?
As White, Philip E Rossiter's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (27 games, 37.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philip E Rossiter play as Black?
As Black, Philip E Rossiter most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 62.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 117 games.
What is Philip E Rossiter's FIDE rating?
Philip E Rossiter is currently rated 1,718 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,785 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Philip E Rossiter played?
Our database contains 234 games by Philip E Rossiter, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 56 draws, 83 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philip E Rossiter?
234 games by Philip E Rossiter 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.