Prepare against Guillaume Paoli
France · World #45,943 classical · FIDE ID 20600534
Our database contains 37 games by Guillaume Paoli, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guillaume Paoli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guillaume Paoli 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 | 1,910 | 1,910 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,913 | 1,913 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,991 | 2,003 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 14 | 1 | 22 | 37.8% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guillaume Paoli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guillaume Paoli's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 38.9% | 42.9% |
| g3 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Paoli usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Paoli usually continues a3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Paoli usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 39% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Paoli usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Paoli usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Paoli usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 62.5% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Guillaume Paoli's chess games
All 37 games by Guillaume Paoli in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 14 wins, 1 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Gregory Bicchierai | 2,123 | chT-Corsica | B20 |
| Aug 2014 | Damiano Locci | 2,113 | 13th Ozieri Open | A21 |
| Jun 2012 | Saveriu Battesti | 2,000 | chT-Corsica | B45 |
| Apr 2005 | Remi Azouit | 1,830 | ch-FRA Open A U18 | C50 |
| Jun 2014 | Serge Guillemart | 1,771 | ch-Corsica qual | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Ozieri Open | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 1,944 |
| chT-Corsica | 2012 | 6 | 4 | 2,032 |
| 12th Porticcio Open | 2010 | 4 | 2 | 1,722 |
| ch-Corsica qual | 2014 | 4 | 1 | 1,752 |
| 14th Quenza Open | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2,046 |
| 04th Calvi Balagne Open | 2007 | 2 | 1 | 1,848 |
| Purticciu Open 1st | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1,979 |
| ch-FRA Open A U18 | 2005 | 2 | 1 | 1,825 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guillaume Paoli's chess games?
37 games by Guillaume Paoli, from Apr 2007 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 Guillaume Paoli has played.
What does Guillaume Paoli play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Guillaume Paoli opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.c4 (39% of games), 1.g3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guillaume Paoli answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Guillaume Paoli play as White?
As White, Guillaume Paoli's most-played openings in our database are: Philidor (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guillaume Paoli play as Black?
As Black, Guillaume Paoli most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Guillaume Paoli's FIDE rating?
Guillaume Paoli is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess, 1,913 in rapid and 1,991 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,910 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Guillaume Paoli played?
Our database contains 37 games by Guillaume Paoli, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 1 draws, 22 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guillaume Paoli?
37 games by Guillaume Paoli 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.