Prepare against Jemima Paulo
WFM · AGO · World #24,399 classical · FIDE ID 10110836
When preparing against Jemima Paulo, expect 1.c4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 52.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 146 games by Jemima Paulo, covering Jun 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jemima Paulo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jemima Paulo 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 | 2,023 | 2,076 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,946 | 1,946 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,957 | 1,957 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 88 | 14 | 44 | 60.3% |
| As White | 72 | 41 | 6 | 25 | 56.9% |
| As Black | 74 | 47 | 8 | 19 | 63.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jemima Paulo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jemima Paulo's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 48 | 66.7% | 67.7% |
| e4 | 12 | 16.7% | 54.2% |
| d4 | 10 | 13.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 67% of White games, 67.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Paulo usually continues Nc3 (53.1% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Paulo usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Paulo usually continues Nc3 (77.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Paulo usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Paulo usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Paulo usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 97.3% | 65.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 78.1% | 72.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Jemima Paulo's chess games
All 146 games by Jemima Paulo in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2019 - 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: 88 wins, 14 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 18 | 13/0/5 | 72.2% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 17 | 12/1/4 | 70.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E61 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Martyna Starosta | 2,325 | World Youth Girls U18 | B62 |
| Jun 2025 | Kailin Chen | 2,311 | China-Africa Friendship | C65 |
| Aug 2026 | Shahenda Wafa | 2,112 | WR Women Africa Rapid | A22 |
| Nov 2024 | Maria Teresa Jimenez Salas | 2,061 | World Youth Girls U18 | B54 |
| Aug 2022 | Cigdem Onur | 2,000 | Olympiad Women-44 | E85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Girls U18 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,030 |
| ch-Africa w | 2024 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,040 |
| World Cup U14 Girls Prel | 2021 | 10 | 7 | 1,669 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,917 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,887 |
| ch-Africa U20 Girls | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 1,901 |
| ch-Africa U18 Girls | 2024 | 8 | 6 | 1,879 |
| ch-Africa U12 Girls | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,372 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jemima Paulo's chess games?
146 games by Jemima Paulo, from Jun 2019 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 Jemima Paulo has played.
What does Jemima Paulo play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Jemima Paulo opens with 1.c4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jemima Paulo answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Jemima Paulo play as White?
As White, Jemima Paulo's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (18 games, 72.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jemima Paulo play as Black?
As Black, Jemima Paulo most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (17 games, 70.6% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Jemima Paulo's FIDE rating?
Jemima Paulo is currently rated 2,023 in classical chess, 1,946 in rapid and 1,957 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,076 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Jemima Paulo played?
Our database contains 146 games by Jemima Paulo, covering Jun 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 14 draws, 44 losses (60.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jemima Paulo?
146 games by Jemima Paulo 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.