Prepare against Philippe Godon
France · World #67,628 classical · FIDE ID 626244
When preparing against Philippe Godon, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%).
Our database contains 94 games by Philippe Godon, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philippe Godon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philippe Godon 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 | 1,829 | 2,007 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,913 | 1,913 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,933 | 1,933 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 42 | 7 | 45 | 44.7% |
| As White | 46 | 21 | 4 | 21 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 48 | 21 | 3 | 24 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philippe Godon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philippe Godon's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 91.3% | 45.2% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 45.2% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Godon usually continues Nf3 (29.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Godon usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Godon usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Godon usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Godon usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Godon usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 74.2% | 30.4% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 16.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.5% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
Philippe Godon's chess games
All 94 games by Philippe Godon in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 42 wins, 7 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C24 | Vienna Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Francois-Eric Mallassagne | 2,149 | Europe Echecs Blitz May Open | A45 |
| Jul 2002 | Armand Sahetchian | 2,148 | ch-Paris Open | D74 |
| May 2021 | Mourad De Villers | 2,142 | Europe Echecs Blitz May Open | A26 |
| Jun 2021 | Mohammadreza Firouzja | 2,141 | Tetraktys Concept Mgmt | C18 |
| Jul 2002 | Marcel Vicente | 2,076 | ch-Paris Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cappelle Online Bullet Open | 2021 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,601 |
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,667 |
| Europe Echecs Blitz May Open | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 2,117 |
| C'Chartres Blitz Open April | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 1,973 |
| 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,874 |
| Tetraktys Concept Mgmt | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 2,026 |
| Cappelle Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,917 |
| Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,628 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philippe Godon's chess games?
94 games by Philippe Godon, from Apr 2003 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 Philippe Godon has played.
What does Philippe Godon play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Philippe Godon opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philippe Godon answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Philippe Godon play as White?
As White, Philippe Godon's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philippe Godon play as Black?
As Black, Philippe Godon most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Philippe Godon's FIDE rating?
Philippe Godon is currently rated 1,829 in classical chess, 1,913 in rapid and 1,933 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,007 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Philippe Godon played?
Our database contains 94 games by Philippe Godon, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 7 draws, 45 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philippe Godon?
94 games by Philippe Godon 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.