Prepare against Philippe Guisset
Belgium · World #47,942 classical · FIDE ID 206628
Our database contains 40 games by Philippe Guisset, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philippe Guisset's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philippe Guisset 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 | 1,901 | 2,058 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,943 | 1,943 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,857 | 1,897 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 9 | 9 | 22 | 22.5% |
| As White | 21 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philippe Guisset's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philippe Guisset's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 21 | 100.0% | 26.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 26.2% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Guisset usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Guisset usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Guisset usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 58.3% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 5 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 80.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Philippe Guisset's chess games
All 40 games by Philippe Guisset in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 9 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E70 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Mikhail Langer | 2,217 | Reykjavik Open | B06 |
| Jul 2011 | Vesa Meskanen | 2,106 | 21st Heart of Finland Open | A16 |
| May 2009 | Bernard Dewinck | 1,859 | BEL ch-FEFB Open | B06 |
| Jul 2009 | Corentin Sanvoisin | 1,855 | 2nd Rennes Open | B07 |
| Jul 2009 | John-paul Spoone | 1,770 | 2nd Rennes Open | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 2,006 |
| 2nd Rennes Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,861 |
| BEL ch-FEFB Open | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,882 |
| 21st Heart of Finland Open | 2011 | 6 | 1 | 1,884 |
| Huy Open | 1993 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,230 |
| 6th Leiden LCT Open A | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1,723 |
| Brussels FEFB Open | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,878 |
| 4th Charleroi Open | 2005 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,167 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philippe Guisset's chess games?
40 games by Philippe Guisset, from Oct 2005 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 Guisset has played.
What does Philippe Guisset play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Philippe Guisset opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philippe Guisset answers 1...d6 (58% of games), 1...g6 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Philippe Guisset play as White?
As White, Philippe Guisset's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philippe Guisset play as Black?
As Black, Philippe Guisset most often plays: Pirc Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Philippe Guisset's FIDE rating?
Philippe Guisset is currently rated 1,901 in classical chess, 1,943 in rapid and 1,857 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,058 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Philippe Guisset played?
Our database contains 40 games by Philippe Guisset, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses (22.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philippe Guisset?
40 games by Philippe Guisset 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.