Prepare against Philip M Stimpson
United Kingdom · World #48,695 classical · FIDE ID 409235
Our database contains 306 games by Philip M Stimpson, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philip M Stimpson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philip M Stimpson 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 | 1,898 | 2,135 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 306 | 93 | 115 | 98 | 30.4% |
| As White | 156 | 51 | 65 | 40 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 150 | 42 | 50 | 58 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philip M Stimpson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philip M Stimpson's side.
First moves as White (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 143 | 91.7% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 12 | 7.7% | 41.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Stimpson usually continues Nc3 (56.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Stimpson usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Stimpson usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Stimpson usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Stimpson usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Stimpson usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 46 | 59.0% | 53.3% |
| e5 | 15 | 19.2% | 46.7% |
| e6 | 10 | 12.8% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 6.4% | 20.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 78.7% | 41.9% |
| d5 | 8 | 17.0% | 43.8% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Philip M Stimpson's chess games
All 306 games by Philip M Stimpson in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 93 wins, 115 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 51 | 19/19/13 | 37.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| C11 | French Defense | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C20 | Portuguese Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 37 | 13/14/10 | 35.1% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Orestes Rodriguez Vargas | 2,405 | chT-EU Seniors | E11 |
| Jun 2004 | Lawrence H Cooper | 2,311 | chT3-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | B01 |
| Mar 2010 | Matthew Rose | 2,282 | chT1a-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | B01 |
| May 2009 | Kieran D Smallbone | 2,235 | BCF-chT2c 0809 (4NCL) Promotion pool | B12 |
| Feb 2005 | Anna Rudolf | 2,207 | chT4a-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Seniors 65 | 2024 | 26 | 12.5 | 1,906 |
| ch-ENG Seniors 65 | 2021 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,980 |
| Hampshire Open | 2016 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,938 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 1,902 |
| chT3-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | 2003 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,725 |
| chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 1,996 |
| ch-ENG Seniors | 2016 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,013 |
| chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,948 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philip M Stimpson's chess games?
306 games by Philip M Stimpson, from Jul 2003 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 M Stimpson has played.
What does Philip M Stimpson play on the first move as White?
Across 156 games with White in our database, Philip M Stimpson opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philip M Stimpson answers 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Philip M Stimpson play as White?
As White, Philip M Stimpson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (51 games, 37.3% win rate); Scotch Game (16 games, 37.5% win rate); French Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 156 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philip M Stimpson play as Black?
As Black, Philip M Stimpson most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (37 games, 35.1% win rate); Budapest Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 150 games.
What is Philip M Stimpson's FIDE rating?
Philip M Stimpson is currently rated 1,898 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,135 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Philip M Stimpson played?
Our database contains 306 games by Philip M Stimpson, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 115 draws, 98 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philip M Stimpson?
306 games by Philip M Stimpson 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.