Prepare against Philli Park-Tamati
New Zealand · World #44,418 classical · FIDE ID 4309090
When preparing against Philli Park-Tamati, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 57.4% over 47 games.
Our database contains 146 games by Philli Park-Tamati, covering Aug 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Philli Park-Tamati's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philli Park-Tamati 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 | 1,916 | 1,953 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,948 | 1,955 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,857 | 1,857 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 76 | 22 | 48 | 52.1% |
| As White | 74 | 43 | 9 | 22 | 58.1% |
| As Black | 72 | 33 | 13 | 26 | 45.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philli Park-Tamati's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philli Park-Tamati's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54 | 73.0% | 63.9% |
| e4 | 20 | 27.0% | 65.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Park-Tamati usually continues Bf4 (62.1% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Park-Tamati usually continues Bf4 (67.9% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Park-Tamati usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Park-Tamati usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Park-Tamati usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Park-Tamati usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 22 | 53.7% | 52.3% |
| c5 | 11 | 26.8% | 72.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 9.8% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 3 | 7.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 33.3% | 68.8% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Philli Park-Tamati's chess games
All 146 games by Philli Park-Tamati in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - Sep 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: 76 wins, 22 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 47 | 27/6/14 | 57.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang | 2,307 | ch-North Island | A40 |
| Jan 2023 | Anthony F Ker | 2,269 | ch-NZL Rapid Open 130th | A47 |
| Jan 2023 | Anthony Lawrence Carpinter | 2,144 | ch-NZL Rapid Open 130th | A14 |
| Jun 2022 | Ralph Hart | 2,142 | 44th Henderson Trusts Open A | A45 |
| Jul 2022 | Leonard J McLaren | 2,107 | ch-North Island | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-North Island | 2022 | 17 | 11.5 | 1,930 |
| George Trundle Talents | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,400 |
| 130th ch-NZL Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,952 |
| ch-NZL Rapid Open 130th | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,248 |
| 127th ch-NZL Open | 2020 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,774 |
| ch-North Island Staurt Memorial | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,037 |
| ACC Monday Nights 2026 | Winter | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,975 |
| Wellington Open | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,786 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philli Park-Tamati's chess games?
146 games by Philli Park-Tamati, from Aug 2017 to Sep 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 Philli Park-Tamati has played.
What does Philli Park-Tamati play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Philli Park-Tamati opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philli Park-Tamati answers 1...c6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games).
What openings does Philli Park-Tamati play as White?
As White, Philli Park-Tamati's most-played openings in our database are: London System (47 games, 57.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philli Park-Tamati play as Black?
As Black, Philli Park-Tamati most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Philli Park-Tamati's FIDE rating?
Philli Park-Tamati is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess, 1,948 in rapid and 1,857 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,953 (May 2026).
How many games has Philli Park-Tamati played?
Our database contains 146 games by Philli Park-Tamati, covering Aug 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 22 draws, 48 losses (52.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philli Park-Tamati?
146 games by Philli Park-Tamati 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.