Prepare against Mark Paragua
GM · PHL · World #1,892 classical · FIDE ID 5201241
Our database contains 1,413 games by Mark Paragua, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mark Paragua's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Paragua 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 | 2,389 | 2,621 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,548 | 2,604 | Feb 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,515 | 2,530 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,413 | 628 | 525 | 260 | 44.4% |
| As White | 713 | 334 | 265 | 114 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 700 | 294 | 260 | 146 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Paragua's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Paragua's side.
First moves as White (713 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 343 | 48.1% | 68.7% |
| d4 | 273 | 38.3% | 62.1% |
| Nf3 | 75 | 10.5% | 62.7% |
| c4 | 22 | 3.1% | 65.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 68.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Paragua usually continues Nf3 (61.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Paragua usually continues Nf3 (67.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Paragua usually continues d4 (76.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 62.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Paragua usually continues c4 (66.1% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Paragua usually continues c4 (60.8% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Paragua usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (315 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 263 | 83.5% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 27 | 8.6% | 70.4% |
| e5 | 21 | 6.7% | 59.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.3% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (272 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 177 | 65.1% | 63.6% |
| d5 | 91 | 33.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 1.1% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Mark Paragua's chess games
All 1,413 games by Mark Paragua in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 628 wins, 525 draws, 260 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 60 | 28/17/15 | 46.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 51 | 11/36/4 | 21.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 38 | 20/12/6 | 52.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 15/14/7 | 41.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 30 | 6/20/4 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 29 | 14/9/6 | 48.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 29 | 9/14/6 | 31.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 28 | 13/8/7 | 46.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 21 | 13/3/5 | 61.9% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 6/10/5 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 99 | 44/27/28 | 44.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 78 | 21/36/21 | 26.9% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 78 | 38/26/14 | 48.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 40 | 16/16/8 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 34 | 9/18/7 | 26.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 31 | 16/9/6 | 51.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 20 | 10/7/3 | 50.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 10/7/3 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 5/8/6 | 26.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 19 | 6/12/1 | 31.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,750 | Olympiad-44 | B90 |
| Oct 2008 | Yue Wang | 2,736 | 1st WMSG Blitz | E94 |
| Dec 2005 | Alexey Dreev | 2,694 | FIDE World Cup | D45 |
| Jun 2004 | Viktor Bologan | 2,665 | FIDE-Wch k.o. | E57 |
| Oct 2004 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,660 | Olympiad-36 | A60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-PHI | 2012 | 45 | 27.5 | 2,540 |
| New York Fall GM B | 2024 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,461 |
| 1st Alushta Autumn | 2004 | 15 | 11.5 | 2,661 |
| 3rd Alushta Autumn | 2004 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,608 |
| PRO League Atlantic | 2017 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,436 |
| USA tt | 2015 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,511 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,560 |
| 43rd Wch U20 | 2004 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,454 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Oliver Barbosa (19 games) · Kassa Korley (10 games) · Aaron Jacobson (10 games) · Djurabek Khamrakulov (10 games) · Richard Bitoon (10 games) · Wesley So (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Paragua's chess games?
1,413 games by Mark Paragua, from Apr 2003 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 Mark Paragua has played.
What does Mark Paragua play on the first move as White?
Across 713 games with White in our database, Mark Paragua opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Paragua answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Mark Paragua play as White?
As White, Mark Paragua's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (60 games, 46.7% win rate); Slav Defense (51 games, 21.6% win rate); Réti Opening (38 games, 52.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 713 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Paragua play as Black?
As Black, Mark Paragua most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (99 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (78 games, 26.9% win rate); Sicilian (78 games, 48.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 700 games.
What is Mark Paragua's FIDE rating?
Mark Paragua is currently rated 2,389 in classical chess, 2,548 in rapid and 2,515 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,621 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Mark Paragua played?
Our database contains 1,413 games by Mark Paragua, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 628 wins, 525 draws, 260 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Paragua?
1,413 games by Mark Paragua 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.