Prepare against Carlo Pauly
FM · DEU · World #2,313 classical · FIDE ID 24673269
When preparing against Carlo Pauly, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as White, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 473 games by Carlo Pauly, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Carlo Pauly's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlo Pauly 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 | 2,368 | 2,395 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,247 | 2,261 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 473 | 216 | 103 | 154 | 45.7% |
| As White | 229 | 107 | 55 | 67 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 244 | 109 | 48 | 87 | 44.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlo Pauly's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlo Pauly's side.
First moves as White (230 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 190 | 82.6% | 60.3% |
| c4 | 20 | 8.7% | 52.5% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 4.8% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 9 | 3.9% | 61.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Pauly usually continues c4 (56.5% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Pauly usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Pauly usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 52.5% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Pauly usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Pauly usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Pauly usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 125 | 95.4% | 59.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 67 | 93.1% | 48.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Carlo Pauly's chess games
All 473 games by Carlo Pauly in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 216 wins, 103 draws, 154 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 43 | 20/10/13 | 46.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 25 | 11/7/7 | 44.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 21 | 10/7/4 | 47.6% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 51 | 30/8/13 | 58.8% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 36 | 16/7/13 | 44.4% |
| A15 | English Opening | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,749 | Titled Tue Early | B32 |
| Jun 2024 | Evgeny Postny | 2,585 | Titled Tue Early | B31 |
| Mar 2025 | Alexey Reshetnikov | 2,492 | Titled Tue Early | E94 |
| Apr 2023 | Sergey Koutsin | 2,481 | Titled Tue Early | E39 |
| Feb 2024 | Mikhail Bryakin | 2,479 | Titled Tue Early | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 122 | 61 | 2,312 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2007 | 22 | 12.5 | 1,573 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2015 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,226 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2009 | 18 | 11 | 2,053 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2009 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,950 |
| ch-NRW U14 | 2009 | 14 | 11 | 1,904 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2007 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,435 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2005 | 11 | 7 | 1,391 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlo Pauly's chess games?
473 games by Carlo Pauly, from Oct 2008 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 Carlo Pauly has played.
What does Carlo Pauly play on the first move as White?
Across 230 games with White in our database, Carlo Pauly opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlo Pauly answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Carlo Pauly play as White?
As White, Carlo Pauly's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (43 games, 46.5% win rate); Slav Defense (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (21 games, 47.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 229 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlo Pauly play as Black?
As Black, Carlo Pauly most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (51 games, 58.8% win rate); Sicilian (36 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (18 games, 38.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 244 games.
What is Carlo Pauly's FIDE rating?
Carlo Pauly is currently rated 2,368 in classical chess and 2,247 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,395 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Carlo Pauly played?
Our database contains 473 games by Carlo Pauly, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 216 wins, 103 draws, 154 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlo Pauly?
473 games by Carlo Pauly 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.