Prepare against Phillip K Gardner
United Kingdom · World #65,422 classical · FIDE ID 413690
When preparing against Phillip K Gardner, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 44.4% over 18 games.
Our database contains 143 games by Phillip K Gardner, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Phillip K Gardner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Phillip K Gardner 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 | 1,836 | 1,849 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,714 | 1,805 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,701 | 1,828 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 45 | 48 | 50 | 31.5% |
| As White | 73 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 38.4% |
| As Black | 70 | 17 | 23 | 30 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Phillip K Gardner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Phillip K Gardner's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 98.6% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Gardner usually continues c3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Gardner usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Gardner usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Gardner usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 97.0% | 42.2% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 100.0% | 39.5% |
Phillip K Gardner's chess games
All 143 games by Phillip K Gardner in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 45 wins, 48 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Petr Babiy | 2,112 | 20th chT-EU ICSC | A35 |
| Aug 2001 | Ronald FA Harman | 2,037 | London MSO Banwell Memorial | A58 |
| Aug 2012 | Wiatt Ropp | 1,936 | Hinckley e2e4 Major Open | B06 |
| Jul 2008 | Darshan D. Kshirsagar | 1,886 | St Gallen ICSC Silent Open | B13 |
| Aug 2014 | Vladimirs Bovtramovics | 1,778 | London Golders Green Open U1900 4th | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open | 2024 | 14 | 4 | 1,607 |
| Wch Silent | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,011 |
| London MSO Banwell Memorial | 2001 | 10 | 3 | 1,982 |
| St Gallen ICSC Silent Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,020 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Major J | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,781 |
| 15th WchT ICSC Silent | 2006 | 8 | 4 | 2,070 |
| chT5-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 7 | 6.5 | 1,777 |
| Hinckley e2e4 Major Open | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,762 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Phillip K Gardner's chess games?
143 games by Phillip K Gardner, from Sep 2010 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 Phillip K Gardner has played.
What does Phillip K Gardner play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Phillip K Gardner opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Phillip K Gardner answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Phillip K Gardner play as White?
As White, Phillip K Gardner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Phillip K Gardner play as Black?
As Black, Phillip K Gardner most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Phillip K Gardner's FIDE rating?
Phillip K Gardner is currently rated 1,836 in classical chess, 1,714 in rapid and 1,701 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,849 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Phillip K Gardner played?
Our database contains 143 games by Phillip K Gardner, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 48 draws, 50 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Phillip K Gardner?
143 games by Phillip K Gardner 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.