Prepare against Philip M Giulian
FM · United Kingdom · World #26,148 classical · FIDE ID 2400197
Our database contains 391 games by Philip M Giulian, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Philip M Giulian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philip M Giulian 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 | 2,010 | 2,303 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,185 | 2,266 | Aug 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,049 | 2,127 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 391 | 121 | 179 | 91 | 30.9% |
| As White | 198 | 80 | 81 | 37 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 193 | 41 | 98 | 54 | 21.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philip M Giulian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philip M Giulian's side.
First moves as White (198 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 151 | 76.3% | 60.9% |
| c4 | 27 | 13.6% | 53.7% |
| e4 | 10 | 5.1% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 4.5% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Giulian usually continues c4 (65.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Giulian usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Giulian usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 53.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Giulian usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Giulian usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Giulian usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 46 | 53.5% | 39.1% |
| c6 | 27 | 31.4% | 42.6% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 9.3% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 5.8% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 49.2% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 14 | 23.0% | 53.6% |
| f5 | 10 | 16.4% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.9% | 66.7% |
Philip M Giulian's chess games
All 391 games by Philip M Giulian 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: 121 wins, 179 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 23 | 13/5/5 | 56.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 21 | 8/10/3 | 38.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| E14 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 6/6/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 11 | 2/8/1 | 18.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1988 | Neil McDonald | 2,495 | ch-SCO | A04 |
| Jan 1988 | Colin A McNab | 2,415 | ch-SCO | B06 |
| Nov 2016 | Nils-Gustaf Renman | 2,352 | 26th Wch Seniors 65 | D15 |
| Nov 2019 | Valentin Bogdanov | 2,350 | 29th Wch Seniors 65 | C11 |
| Jan 1988 | Douglas M Bryson | 2,295 | Edinburgh Open | D47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SCO | 1988 | 25 | 11.5 | 2,256 |
| ch-West of Scotland | 1995 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,305 |
| Edinburgh Open | 1995 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,398 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2014 | 15 | 9 | 2,293 |
| ch-BCF | 1988 | 15 | 6 | 2,218 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2018 | 14 | 7 | 2,195 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,077 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,232 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philip M Giulian's chess games?
391 games by Philip M Giulian, 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 M Giulian has played.
What does Philip M Giulian play on the first move as White?
Across 198 games with White in our database, Philip M Giulian opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philip M Giulian answers 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...f5 (16% of games).
What openings does Philip M Giulian play as White?
As White, Philip M Giulian's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 56.5% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 198 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philip M Giulian play as Black?
As Black, Philip M Giulian most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Dutch Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 193 games.
What is Philip M Giulian's FIDE rating?
Philip M Giulian is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess, 2,185 in rapid and 2,049 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,303 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Philip M Giulian played?
Our database contains 391 games by Philip M Giulian, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 121 wins, 179 draws, 91 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philip M Giulian?
391 games by Philip M Giulian 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.