Prepare against Philippe Cotton
France · World #42,228 classical · FIDE ID 637254
When preparing against Philippe Cotton, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 43 games by Philippe Cotton, covering Jul 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Philippe Cotton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philippe Cotton 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 | 2,033 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 12 | 7 | 24 | 27.9% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 25 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 16.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philippe Cotton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philippe Cotton's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Cotton usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Cotton usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Cotton usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 92.9% | 19.2% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Philippe Cotton's chess games
All 43 games by Philippe Cotton in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - Nov 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: 12 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2003 | Pierre Baskewitsch | 2,192 | 18th Le Touquet Open | B02 |
| Jul 2006 | Clement Brucelle | 2,045 | 21st Avoine Open | C50 |
| Jul 2006 | Martin Ryan | 2,044 | 21st Avoine Open | B25 |
| Oct 2005 | Christelle Levers | 1,700 | 20th Le Touquet Open | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U16 | 1990 | 10 | 4 | 2,223 |
| 21st Avoine Open | 2006 | 5 | 2 | 2,025 |
| 20th Le Touquet Open | 2005 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,734 |
| 18th Le Touquet Open | 2003 | 4 | 2 | 2,134 |
| 17th Avoine Open | 2002 | 3 | 2 | 2,149 |
| Paris Open B | 1996 | 3 | 3 | – |
| Paris Open A | 2003 | 2 | 0 | 1,754 |
| 23rd Syre Memorial Open | 2000 | 2 | 0 | 1,858 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philippe Cotton's chess games?
43 games by Philippe Cotton, from Jul 2003 to Nov 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 Cotton has played.
What does Philippe Cotton play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Philippe Cotton opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philippe Cotton answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Philippe Cotton play as White?
As White, Philippe Cotton's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philippe Cotton play as Black?
As Black, Philippe Cotton most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Philippe Cotton's FIDE rating?
Philippe Cotton is currently rated 1,926 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,033 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Philippe Cotton played?
Our database contains 43 games by Philippe Cotton, covering Jul 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philippe Cotton?
43 games by Philippe Cotton 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.