Prepare against Philip J Briggs
United Kingdom · World #13,732 classical · FIDE ID 405981
Our database contains 68 games by Philip J Briggs, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Philip J Briggs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philip J Briggs 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 | 2,119 | 2,209 | Dec 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,083 | 2,186 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 26 | 12 | 30 | 38.2% |
| As White | 34 | 13 | 5 | 16 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 34 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philip J Briggs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philip J Briggs's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 61.8% | 47.6% |
| d4 | 6 | 17.6% | 58.3% |
| Nc3 | 5 | 14.7% | 40.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Briggs usually continues c3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Briggs usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Briggs usually continues exd5 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Briggs usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Briggs usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Briggs usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 63.2% | 70.8% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 31.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Philip J Briggs's chess games
All 68 games by Philip J Briggs in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 26 wins, 12 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D90 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | David Parr | 2,315 | London Open | C42 |
| Jan 1994 | Russell John Dive | 2,315 | London Open | B03 |
| Jan 1995 | Aleksandar Trifunovic | 2,230 | Hastings Masters | A50 |
| Aug 2000 | Peter D Kemp | 2,214 | 87th ch-BCF | C10 |
| Aug 2001 | Jack Rudd | 2,193 | ch-BCF 88th | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87th ch-BCF | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,258 |
| ch-BCF 88th | 2001 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,225 |
| Hastings Masters | 1995 | 9 | 5 | 2,255 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 50 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,217 |
| London SCCU Open | 1995 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,819 |
| Keith Escott Mem Open | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,004 |
| London Open | 1994 | 4 | 2 | 2,311 |
| Leicester Atkins Memorial | 2013 | 3 | 1 | 1,650 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philip J Briggs's chess games?
68 games by Philip J Briggs, from Apr 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 J Briggs has played.
What does Philip J Briggs play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Philip J Briggs opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nc3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philip J Briggs answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...Nc6 (32% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Philip J Briggs play as White?
As White, Philip J Briggs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philip J Briggs play as Black?
As Black, Philip J Briggs most often plays: Petrov's Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Philip J Briggs's FIDE rating?
Philip J Briggs is currently rated 2,119 in classical chess, 2,083 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,209 (Dec 2013).
How many games has Philip J Briggs played?
Our database contains 68 games by Philip J Briggs, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 12 draws, 30 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philip J Briggs?
68 games by Philip J Briggs 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.