Prepare against Philip Zabrocki
United Kingdom · World #32,767 classical · FIDE ID 426873
Our database contains 116 games by Philip Zabrocki, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philip Zabrocki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philip Zabrocki 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 | 1,970 | 1,981 | Jul 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,909 | 1,909 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,861 | 1,927 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 38 | 23 | 55 | 32.8% |
| As White | 59 | 19 | 11 | 29 | 32.2% |
| As Black | 57 | 19 | 12 | 26 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 96.6% | 43.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 43.0% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Zabrocki usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Zabrocki usually continues d4 (30.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Zabrocki usually continues f4 (43.8% score)
- 1.f4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Zabrocki usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 100.0% | 52.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 100.0% | 48.0% |
Philip Zabrocki's chess games
All 116 games by Philip Zabrocki in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 38 wins, 23 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Samuel Chow | 2,345 | Checkmate Covid Rematch | C01 |
| Jun 2021 | Robert Starley | 2,084 | Checkmate Covid Rematch | C52 |
| Jun 2021 | Nathanael Paul | 1,993 | Checkmate Covid Rematch | D01 |
| Jan 2019 | David J Ireland | 1,930 | Shropshire Open | B26 |
| Jun 2020 | Colm Buckley | 1,920 | chT1-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | E76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Checkmate Covid Rematch | 2021 | 56 | 26 | 1,976 |
| chT1-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,153 |
| Shropshire Open | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 2,065 |
| Telford 4NCL Open | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,905 |
| Southend Open | 2001 | 7 | 4 | 1,730 |
| chT1-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 6 | 1 | 1,866 |
| Telford 4NCL Major Open 22nd | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,851 |
| English Online Blitz Gp1 | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,945 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philip Zabrocki's chess games?
116 games by Philip Zabrocki, from Oct 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 Zabrocki has played.
What does Philip Zabrocki play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Philip Zabrocki opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philip Zabrocki answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Philip Zabrocki play as White?
As White, Philip Zabrocki's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate); King's Gambit (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philip Zabrocki play as Black?
As Black, Philip Zabrocki most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); London System (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Philip Zabrocki's FIDE rating?
Philip Zabrocki is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess, 1,909 in rapid and 1,861 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,981 (Jul 2018).
How many games has Philip Zabrocki played?
Our database contains 116 games by Philip Zabrocki, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 23 draws, 55 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philip Zabrocki?
116 games by Philip Zabrocki 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.