Prepare against William Phillips
United Kingdom · World #81,142 classical · FIDE ID 414344
When preparing against William Phillips, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 283 games by William Phillips, covering Nov 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find William Phillips's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William Phillips 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 | 1,785 | 1,998 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,901 | 1,901 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 283 | 63 | 124 | 96 | 22.3% |
| As White | 147 | 37 | 61 | 49 | 25.2% |
| As Black | 136 | 26 | 63 | 47 | 19.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William Phillips's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William Phillips's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 112 | 76.2% | 46.0% |
| e4 | 32 | 21.8% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 46.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Phillips usually continues Nf3 (44.9% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Phillips usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Phillips usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Phillips usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Phillips usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Phillips usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 43 | 68.3% | 46.5% |
| d6 | 15 | 23.8% | 46.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 7.9% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 93.5% | 41.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
William Phillips's chess games
All 283 games by William Phillips in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 63 wins, 124 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 24 | 6/12/6 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 17 | 2/11/4 | 11.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 1/8/4 | 7.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Jose Camacho Collados | 2,408 | 16th South Wales Open | A47 |
| Dec 2015 | Robert F Willmoth | 2,150 | 7th London Classic Open | A39 |
| Dec 2010 | John M Quinn | 2,149 | London Classic Open | E90 |
| Dec 2015 | Timothy Rogers | 2,075 | 7th London Classic Open | C45 |
| Apr 2019 | Thomas Van Veelen | 2,056 | ch-WLS Major 65th | D43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Seniors 65 | 2024 | 19 | 7.5 | 1,917 |
| London Classic Open | 2010 | 17 | 7 | 2,007 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2015 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,910 |
| chT2-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,887 |
| West Wales Open | 2019 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,725 |
| chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 10 | 3 | 1,720 |
| 9th South Wales Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,931 |
| 4th London Classic Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,845 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William Phillips's chess games?
283 games by William Phillips, from Nov 2009 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 William Phillips has played.
What does William Phillips play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, William Phillips opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William Phillips answers 1...e5 (68% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does William Phillips play as White?
As White, William Phillips's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William Phillips play as Black?
As Black, William Phillips most often plays: Indian Defense (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is William Phillips's FIDE rating?
William Phillips is currently rated 1,785 in classical chess, 1,901 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,998 (Nov 2009).
How many games has William Phillips played?
Our database contains 283 games by William Phillips, covering Nov 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 124 draws, 96 losses (22.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against William Phillips?
283 games by William Phillips 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.