Prepare against George Paval
Romania · World #13,414 classical · FIDE ID 1214233
Our database contains 115 games by George Paval, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find George Paval's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout George Paval 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 | 2,123 | 2,257 | Aug 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,006 | 2,190 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,164 | 2,257 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 34 | 34 | 47 | 29.6% |
| As White | 60 | 18 | 17 | 25 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 55 | 16 | 17 | 22 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of George Paval's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from George Paval's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 28 | 46.7% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 21 | 35.0% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 5 | 8.3% | 70.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 5.0% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 47% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Paval usually continues b3 (28.6% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Paval usually continues b3 (21.4% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Paval usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Paval usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Paval usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Paval usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 21 | 87.5% | 45.2% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 68.8% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 5 | 31.3% | 60.0% |
George Paval's chess games
All 115 games by George Paval in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 34 wins, 34 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E10 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Adriano Rodrigues | 2,295 | Titled Tue Late | B18 |
| Feb 2025 | J AUS Curtis | 2,292 | Titled Tue Late | E15 |
| Dec 2024 | Aung Thant Zin | 2,268 | Titled Tue Late | B22 |
| Dec 2024 | Nazar Sokhor | 2,251 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Oct 2012 | Andrei Patrascu | 2,238 | chTA-ROM | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 56 | 22 | 2,100 |
| ch-ROM | 2021 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,092 |
| chT2-ROM | 2017 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,272 |
| chTA-ROM | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,299 |
| Iasi Sadoveanu Memorial | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,873 |
| Iasi Open | 2014 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,234 |
| Romania Blitz Online Open Final | 2020 | 3 | 1 | 1,794 |
| 7th Arad Open | 2014 | 3 | 1 | 2,319 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find George Paval's chess games?
115 games by George Paval, from Oct 2003 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 George Paval has played.
What does George Paval play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, George Paval opens with 1.Nf3 (47% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, George Paval answers 1...c6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games).
What openings does George Paval play as White?
As White, George Paval's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does George Paval play as Black?
As Black, George Paval most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is George Paval's FIDE rating?
George Paval is currently rated 2,123 in classical chess, 2,006 in rapid and 2,164 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,257 (Aug 2014).
How many games has George Paval played?
Our database contains 115 games by George Paval, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 34 draws, 47 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against George Paval?
115 games by George Paval 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.