Prepare against Philip J Makepeace
United Kingdom · World #13,561 classical · FIDE ID 413550
Our database contains 243 games by Philip J Makepeace, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Philip J Makepeace's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philip J Makepeace 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 | 2,121 | 2,122 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,060 | 2,092 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,978 | 2,055 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 243 | 82 | 80 | 81 | 33.7% |
| As White | 123 | 48 | 43 | 32 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 120 | 34 | 37 | 49 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philip J Makepeace's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philip J Makepeace's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 96 | 78.0% | 59.4% |
| d4 | 17 | 13.8% | 55.9% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 5.7% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Makepeace usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Makepeace usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Makepeace usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Makepeace usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Makepeace usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Makepeace usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 57 | 98.3% | 45.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 44.2% | 47.4% |
| d5 | 12 | 27.9% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 23.3% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
Philip J Makepeace's chess games
All 243 games by Philip J Makepeace in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 82 wins, 80 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 19 | 6/9/4 | 31.6% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 9/3/11 | 39.1% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Jack Rudd | 2,370 | ch-GBR 94th | B15 |
| Mar 2017 | John R Richardson | 2,290 | chT2a-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | E43 |
| Aug 2006 | Richard Lobo | 2,261 | ch-GBR Open | B53 |
| Jun 2011 | Robert S Eames | 2,259 | London Big Slick IM 2nd | B12 |
| Jul 2010 | Felix Jose Ynojosa Aponte | 2,224 | 97th ch-GBR | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 2,117 |
| ch-GBR 94th | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 2,172 |
| 97th ch-GBR | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,187 |
| ch-GBR Open | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,077 |
| 95th ch-GBR Major Open | 2008 | 10 | 6 | 2,055 |
| ch-BCF Major 92nd | 2005 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,953 |
| chT3-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 10 | 3 | 1,974 |
| ch-British Universities | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,113 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philip J Makepeace's chess games?
243 games by Philip J Makepeace, from Oct 2005 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 Makepeace has played.
What does Philip J Makepeace play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Philip J Makepeace opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philip J Makepeace answers 1...c6 (98% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Philip J Makepeace play as White?
As White, Philip J Makepeace's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philip J Makepeace play as Black?
As Black, Philip J Makepeace most often plays: Benoni Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Caro-Kann (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Philip J Makepeace's FIDE rating?
Philip J Makepeace is currently rated 2,121 in classical chess, 2,060 in rapid and 1,978 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,122 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Philip J Makepeace played?
Our database contains 243 games by Philip J Makepeace, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 80 draws, 81 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philip J Makepeace?
243 games by Philip J Makepeace 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.