Prepare against Johannes Paul
FM · DEU · World #3,150 classical · FIDE ID 24622087
When preparing against Johannes Paul, expect 1.c4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 50.0% over 26 games.
Our database contains 358 games by Johannes Paul, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johannes Paul's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johannes Paul 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 | 2,332 | 2,388 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,359 | 2,359 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,304 | 2,323 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 358 | 166 | 92 | 100 | 46.4% |
| As White | 178 | 92 | 41 | 45 | 51.7% |
| As Black | 180 | 74 | 51 | 55 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johannes Paul's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johannes Paul's side.
First moves as White (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 100 | 56.2% | 62.0% |
| d4 | 74 | 41.6% | 66.9% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 56% of White games, 62.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Paul usually continues g3 (65.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Paul usually continues g3 (61.5% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Paul usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 66.9% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Paul usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Paul usually continues c4 (69.4% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Paul usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 46 | 51.7% | 59.8% |
| c5 | 43 | 48.3% | 52.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 57 | 98.3% | 51.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Johannes Paul's chess games
All 358 games by Johannes Paul in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 166 wins, 92 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 34 | 18/10/6 | 52.9% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 26 | 13/5/8 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 16 | 11/3/2 | 68.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| E11 | Catalan | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 10/5/3 | 55.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Christopher Lutz | 2,556 | CupT sf2 | A20 |
| Oct 2019 | Jan Suran | 2,396 | BL2-Nord 1920 | D35 |
| May 2016 | Sebastian Schmidt Schaeffer | 2,384 | ch-Sachsen-Anhalt 26th | A83 |
| Dec 2015 | Sebastian Eichner | 2,373 | BL2-Ost 1516 | E16 |
| Dec 2023 | Merijn Van Delft | 2,368 | BL2-Nord 2324 | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2009 | 12 | 5 | 2,038 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 2,170 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 2,268 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 8 | 2,394 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,335 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 9 | 2,415 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,211 |
| 21st Dresden ZMD Open A | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,199 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johannes Paul's chess games?
358 games by Johannes Paul, from Jan 2006 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 Johannes Paul has played.
What does Johannes Paul play on the first move as White?
Across 178 games with White in our database, Johannes Paul opens with 1.c4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johannes Paul answers 1...e6 (52% of games), 1...c5 (48% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Johannes Paul play as White?
As White, Johannes Paul's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (34 games, 52.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 68.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 178 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johannes Paul play as Black?
As Black, Johannes Paul most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (18 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 180 games.
What is Johannes Paul's FIDE rating?
Johannes Paul is currently rated 2,332 in classical chess, 2,359 in rapid and 2,304 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,388 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Johannes Paul played?
Our database contains 358 games by Johannes Paul, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 166 wins, 92 draws, 100 losses (46.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johannes Paul?
358 games by Johannes Paul 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.