Prepare against Clarence Psaila
FM · Malta · World #25,725 classical · FIDE ID 5600359
Our database contains 147 games by Clarence Psaila, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Clarence Psaila's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Clarence Psaila 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 | 2,013 | 2,080 | Jul 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,067 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,927 | 2,011 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 36 | 63 | 48 | 24.5% |
| As White | 73 | 19 | 25 | 29 | 26.0% |
| As Black | 74 | 17 | 38 | 19 | 23.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Clarence Psaila's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Clarence Psaila's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 42.5% | 48.4% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 31.5% | 30.4% |
| d4 | 17 | 23.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 48.4% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Psaila usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Psaila usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Psaila usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 30.4% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Psaila usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Psaila usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Psaila usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 22 | 78.6% | 54.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 76.9% | 47.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
Clarence Psaila's chess games
All 147 games by Clarence Psaila in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 36 wins, 63 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 17 | 3/9/5 | 17.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 1/9/0 | 10.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A96 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A96 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Balind Nadj Hedjesi | 2,319 | Kecskemet Caissa IM 12 | B00 |
| Jun 2011 | Paul Cumbers | 2,214 | Gatwick e2e4 Open A | C02 |
| Apr 2016 | Akshaya Kalaiyalahan | 2,212 | London Crouch Open | E06 |
| Apr 2012 | Nazar Ustianovich | 2,176 | Lvov Gold Cup | C56 |
| Oct 2018 | Paulo Rozo | 2,157 | Olympiad-43 | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kecskemet Caissa IM 12 | 2016 | 10 | 3 | 2,161 |
| 4th EU Small Countries ol | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,019 |
| 236th Novi Sad TS Mix | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,231 |
| 22nd Klatovy Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,890 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,081 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 2,098 |
| Skalica Open | 2021 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,877 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 8 | 2 | 1,911 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Clarence Psaila's chess games?
147 games by Clarence Psaila, from Oct 2008 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 Clarence Psaila has played.
What does Clarence Psaila play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Clarence Psaila opens with 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Clarence Psaila answers 1...e6 (79% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Clarence Psaila play as White?
As White, Clarence Psaila's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Clarence Psaila play as Black?
As Black, Clarence Psaila most often plays: Horwitz Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Clarence Psaila's FIDE rating?
Clarence Psaila is currently rated 2,013 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid and 1,927 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,080 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Clarence Psaila played?
Our database contains 147 games by Clarence Psaila, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 63 draws, 48 losses (24.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Clarence Psaila?
147 games by Clarence Psaila 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.