Prepare against Jeffrey Paulus
DEU · World #31,358 classical · FIDE ID 24692468
Our database contains 107 games by Jeffrey Paulus, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jeffrey Paulus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jeffrey Paulus 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 | 1,978 | 2,027 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,904 | 1,940 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 39 | 31 | 37 | 36.4% |
| As White | 60 | 27 | 16 | 17 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 47 | 12 | 15 | 20 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jeffrey Paulus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jeffrey Paulus's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 81.7% | 59.2% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 11.7% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 4 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 59.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Paulus usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Paulus usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Paulus usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Paulus usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Paulus usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Paulus usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 28.6% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 19.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Jeffrey Paulus's chess games
All 107 games by Jeffrey Paulus 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: 39 wins, 31 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Marc Erwich | 2,335 | Oberliga NRW 2324 | C02 |
| Feb 2015 | Kevin Zolfagharian | 2,182 | Solingen Karneval Open | D13 |
| Feb 2015 | Stefan Flesch | 2,121 | Solingen Karneval Open | E71 |
| Nov 2016 | Mikhail Gourevitch | 2,120 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 16/17 | B34 |
| Apr 2018 | Lars Jellinghaus | 2,109 | Oberliga NRW 1718 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25 Open | 2009 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,720 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 15/16 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,977 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1,903 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,879 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 16/17 | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,146 |
| Oberliga NRW 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,073 |
| ch-NRW U18 | 2007 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,495 |
| 27th Goch Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,978 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jeffrey Paulus's chess games?
107 games by Jeffrey Paulus, 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 Jeffrey Paulus has played.
What does Jeffrey Paulus play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Jeffrey Paulus opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jeffrey Paulus answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Jeffrey Paulus play as White?
As White, Jeffrey Paulus's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (8 games, 87.5% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jeffrey Paulus play as Black?
As Black, Jeffrey Paulus most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Jeffrey Paulus's FIDE rating?
Jeffrey Paulus is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess and 1,904 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,027 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Jeffrey Paulus played?
Our database contains 107 games by Jeffrey Paulus, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 31 draws, 37 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jeffrey Paulus?
107 games by Jeffrey Paulus 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.