Prepare against Philip Van Gils
NLD · World #41,985 classical · FIDE ID 1077805
When preparing against Philip Van Gils, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 56 games by Philip Van Gils, covering May 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philip Van Gils's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philip Van Gils 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 | 1,926 | 1,926 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 14 | 14 | 28 | 25.0% |
| As White | 28 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 28 | 5 | 7 | 16 | 17.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philip Van Gils's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philip Van Gils's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 96.4% | 42.6% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 42.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Gils usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Gils usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Gils usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Gils usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 94.7% | 27.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
Philip Van Gils's chess games
All 56 games by Philip Van Gils in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - 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: 14 wins, 14 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Gunnar Jacob | 2,175 | ch-NED U20 | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U20 | 1997 | 18 | 7 | 2,081 |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 1998 | 18 | 7.5 | – |
| ch-NED U16 | 1994 | 9 | 5 | – |
| Limburg Open U18 | 2000 | 6 | 1 | 1,868 |
| Hengelo Open C | 1992 | 3 | 0 | – |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 1993 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philip Van Gils's chess games?
56 games by Philip Van Gils, from May 2023 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 Van Gils has played.
What does Philip Van Gils play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Philip Van Gils opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nc3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philip Van Gils answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Philip Van Gils play as White?
As White, Philip Van Gils's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philip Van Gils play as Black?
As Black, Philip Van Gils most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Philip Van Gils's FIDE rating?
Philip Van Gils is currently rated 1,926 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,926 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Philip Van Gils played?
Our database contains 56 games by Philip Van Gils, covering May 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 14 draws, 28 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philip Van Gils?
56 games by Philip Van Gils 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.