Prepare against Philip I Hair
New Zealand · World #69,908 classical · FIDE ID 4300769
When preparing against Philip I Hair, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 11.5% over 26 games.
Our database contains 219 games by Philip I Hair, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Philip I Hair's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philip I Hair 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 | 1,821 | 2,048 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,909 | 1,940 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 219 | 48 | 78 | 93 | 21.9% |
| As White | 107 | 25 | 42 | 40 | 23.4% |
| As Black | 112 | 23 | 36 | 53 | 20.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philip I Hair's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philip I Hair's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 77.6% | 42.8% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 22.4% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 42.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Hair usually continues Nc3 (36.2% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Hair usually continues Qe2 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Hair usually continues Nc3 (59.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Hair usually continues b3 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Hair usually continues b3 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Hair usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 44.8% | 26.9% |
| Nc6 | 15 | 25.9% | 36.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 10.3% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 8.6% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 60.5% | 37.0% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 31.6% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
Philip I Hair's chess games
All 219 games by Philip I Hair in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 48 wins, 78 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 29 | 6/9/14 | 20.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 14 | 2/7/5 | 14.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D05 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 26 | 3/8/15 | 11.5% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Andrew Dunn | 2,230 | Auckland Open | A05 |
| Aug 2009 | Antonio Krstev | 2,072 | North Shore Open | D20 |
| Sep 2014 | Andrea Rivas Villanueva | 2,019 | 41st Auckland North Shore Open | B23 |
| Sep 2015 | Kumar Vinod | 2,015 | 42nd Auckland North Shore Open | A53 |
| Sep 2015 | Benjamin U Lim | 1,986 | 42nd Auckland North Shore Open | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland Open 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 7 | 2,114 |
| ch-NZL 106 | 1999 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,819 |
| ch-NZL Major | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,689 |
| Bob Wade 2026 | Hilton Bennett Masters | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,707 |
| Auckland Open | 1996 | 10 | 5 | 2,230 |
| ch-Auckland North Shore CC | 1992 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,140 |
| ch-North Island | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,015 |
| 126th ch-NZL Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,911 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philip I Hair's chess games?
219 games by Philip I Hair, from Jan 2004 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 I Hair has played.
What does Philip I Hair play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Philip I Hair opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philip I Hair answers 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...Nc6 (26% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Philip I Hair play as White?
As White, Philip I Hair's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (29 games, 20.7% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philip I Hair play as Black?
As Black, Philip I Hair most often plays: Alekhine Defense (26 games, 11.5% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Philip I Hair's FIDE rating?
Philip I Hair is currently rated 1,821 in classical chess, 1,909 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,048 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Philip I Hair played?
Our database contains 219 games by Philip I Hair, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 78 draws, 93 losses (21.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philip I Hair?
219 games by Philip I Hair 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.