Prepare against Justin Paul
FM · United States · World #3,391 classical · FIDE ID 2086581
Our database contains 313 games by Justin Paul, covering Jan 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Justin Paul's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Justin 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 | 2,323 | 2,335 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,273 | 2,273 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 313 | 119 | 64 | 130 | 38.0% |
| As White | 159 | 61 | 33 | 65 | 38.4% |
| As Black | 154 | 58 | 31 | 65 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Justin Paul's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Justin Paul's side.
First moves as White (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 108 | 67.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 37 | 23.3% | 41.9% |
| d4 | 12 | 7.5% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Paul usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Paul usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Paul usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 41.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Paul usually continues b3 (34.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Paul usually continues b3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Paul usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 34 | 52.3% | 42.6% |
| e6 | 15 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 9 | 13.8% | 61.1% |
| g6 | 6 | 9.2% | 58.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 69.8% | 58.0% |
| d5 | 17 | 27.0% | 47.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Justin Paul's chess games
All 313 games by Justin Paul in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - Aug 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: 119 wins, 64 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 21 | 6/4/11 | 28.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Velimir Ivic | 2,581 | Titled Tue | C60 |
| May 2019 | Fidel Corrales Jimenez | 2,564 | Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | B28 |
| Aug 2019 | Yuri Gonzalez Vidal | 2,560 | US Masters Open | C93 |
| Jun 2020 | Luca Jr Moroni | 2,530 | Titled Tue | E68 |
| Oct 2021 | Semen Khanin | 2,521 | Titled Tue | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 85 | 40 | 2,330 |
| Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2022 | 23 | 13.5 | 2,387 |
| Cherry Blossom Classic | 2026 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,320 |
| Wch U10 | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,462 |
| Wch U12 | 2015 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,023 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Summer IM | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,386 |
| 2nd North Eastern Masters IM | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,314 |
| ch-North American U20 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,126 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Justin Paul's chess games?
313 games by Justin Paul, from Jan 2014 to Aug 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 Justin Paul has played.
What does Justin Paul play on the first move as White?
Across 159 games with White in our database, Justin Paul opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Justin Paul answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Justin Paul play as White?
As White, Justin Paul's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 159 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Justin Paul play as Black?
As Black, Justin Paul most often plays: Slav Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 154 games.
What is Justin Paul's FIDE rating?
Justin Paul is currently rated 2,323 in classical chess and 2,273 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,335 (May 2026).
How many games has Justin Paul played?
Our database contains 313 games by Justin Paul, covering Jan 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 119 wins, 64 draws, 130 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Justin Paul?
313 games by Justin 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.