Prepare against Philip Patterson
Australia · World #144,936 classical · FIDE ID 3218376
When preparing against Philip Patterson, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 49 games by Philip Patterson, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philip Patterson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philip Patterson 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 | 1,607 | 1,638 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,567 | 1,638 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 19 | 9 | 21 | 38.8% |
| As White | 25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philip Patterson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philip Patterson's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 60.0% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 24.0% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 16.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Patterson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Patterson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Patterson usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Patterson usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Patterson usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Patterson usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 86.7% | 57.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
Philip Patterson's chess games
All 49 games by Philip Patterson in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 19 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C37 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Paul Sike | 1,626 | Oceania zt | C66 |
| Jan 2010 | Clive Lane | 1,540 | Cammeray Norths CC Open | B95 |
| Jan 2009 | Peter K Hannagan | 1,471 | Sydney Centenary U1600 | D11 |
| Jan 2009 | Dawen Shi | 1,466 | Sydney Centenary U1600 | E81 |
| Jan 2009 | Norman Greenwood | 1,452 | Sydney Centenary U1600 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS Minor | 2013 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,242 |
| Sydney Centenary U1600 | 2009 | 11 | 8 | 1,627 |
| Oceania zt | 2015 | 8 | 1 | 1,419 |
| 48th Doeberl Cup Minor | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,294 |
| Cammeray Norths CC Open | 2010 | 6 | 2 | 1,015 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philip Patterson's chess games?
49 games by Philip Patterson, from Aug 2015 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 Patterson has played.
What does Philip Patterson play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Philip Patterson opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philip Patterson answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games).
What openings does Philip Patterson play as White?
As White, Philip Patterson's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philip Patterson play as Black?
As Black, Philip Patterson most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Philip Patterson's FIDE rating?
Philip Patterson is currently rated 1,607 in classical chess and 1,567 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,638 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Philip Patterson played?
Our database contains 49 games by Philip Patterson, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philip Patterson?
49 games by Philip Patterson 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.