Prepare against Philippe Corbat
CHE · World #49,132 classical · FIDE ID 1304496
When preparing against Philippe Corbat, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%).
Our database contains 88 games by Philippe Corbat, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Philippe Corbat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philippe Corbat 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 | 1,896 | 1,988 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,921 | 1,988 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 26 | 19 | 43 | 29.5% |
| As White | 45 | 12 | 10 | 23 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 43 | 14 | 9 | 20 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philippe Corbat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philippe Corbat's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 82.2% | 44.6% |
| f4 | 4 | 8.9% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.4% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 44.6% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Corbat usually continues a3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Corbat usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Corbat usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 9% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Corbat usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Corbat usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Corbat usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 44.0% | 22.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 24.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 16.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 16.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 60.0% |
Philippe Corbat's chess games
All 88 games by Philippe Corbat in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 26 wins, 19 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Morrison,Joseph | 2,048 | 59th Biel MTO 2026 | B01 |
| Jul 2026 | Malli,Shiivesh Sunil | 1,994 | 59th Biel MTO 2026 | B20 |
| Jul 2025 | Carl Alexander von Burg | 1,878 | 58th Biel Rapid Open | B20 |
| Oct 2025 | D Blasco | 1,861 | 47th Arco Open | D05 |
| Jul 2021 | Jakob Bruessow | 1,819 | 54th Biel ATO Open | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bois Gentil Open | 2016 | 20 | 6 | 1,587 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,931 |
| 10th Schilde Open U18 | 1974 | 9 | 2.5 | – |
| 11th Nova Gorica Open B | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,658 |
| 59th Biel MTO 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,902 |
| 54th Biel ATO Open | 2021 | 8 | 5 | 1,845 |
| 58th Biel Rapid Open | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 1,853 |
| 27th Geneve Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,660 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philippe Corbat's chess games?
88 games by Philippe Corbat, from Oct 2014 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 Philippe Corbat has played.
What does Philippe Corbat play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Philippe Corbat opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.f4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philippe Corbat answers 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).
What openings does Philippe Corbat play as White?
As White, Philippe Corbat's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philippe Corbat play as Black?
As Black, Philippe Corbat most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Philippe Corbat's FIDE rating?
Philippe Corbat is currently rated 1,896 in classical chess, 1,921 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,988 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Philippe Corbat played?
Our database contains 88 games by Philippe Corbat, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 19 draws, 43 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philippe Corbat?
88 games by Philippe Corbat 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.