Prepare against Megan Althea Paragua
FM · United States · World #6,553 classical · FIDE ID 30973007
When preparing against Megan Althea Paragua, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 28.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 807 games by Megan Althea Paragua, covering Feb 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Megan Althea Paragua's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Megan Althea 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 | 2,234 | 2,300 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,241 | 2,258 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,366 | 2,381 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 807 | 340 | 114 | 353 | 42.1% |
| As White | 405 | 187 | 54 | 164 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 402 | 153 | 60 | 189 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Megan Althea Paragua's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Megan Althea Paragua's side.
First moves as White (405 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 337 | 83.2% | 54.0% |
| d4 | 61 | 15.1% | 46.7% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Paragua usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Paragua usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Paragua usually continues d4 (45.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Paragua usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Paragua usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Paragua usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 187 | 100.0% | 48.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 94 | 79.0% | 35.1% |
| d5 | 25 | 21.0% | 58.0% |
Megan Althea Paragua's chess games
All 807 games by Megan Althea Paragua in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2020 - 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: 340 wins, 114 draws, 353 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 132 | 70/18/44 | 53.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 34 | 12/5/17 | 35.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 25 | 14/3/8 | 56.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 23 | 12/3/8 | 52.2% |
| C22 | Center Game | 21 | 8/2/11 | 38.1% |
| D04 | Colle System | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 6/3/10 | 31.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 68 | 26/14/28 | 38.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 38 | 15/4/19 | 39.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 31 | 17/2/12 | 54.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 28 | 8/3/17 | 28.6% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 26 | 14/6/6 | 53.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 25 | 7/5/13 | 28.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 24 | 9/5/10 | 37.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Sam Shankland | 2,651 | Titled Tue | A14 |
| Aug 2024 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,646 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| Mar 2026 | Leon Luke Mendonca | 2,610 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| Sep 2024 | V Pranav | 2,609 | Titled Tue Late | C70 |
| Jun 2024 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,604 | Titled Tue Late | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 502 | 252 | 2,235 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #32 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,182 |
| World Rapid Women 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,400 |
| World Blitz w 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,354 |
| ch-USA w 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 3 | 2,167 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #31 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,240 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #22 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,959 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #24 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,390 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Megan Althea Paragua's chess games?
807 games by Megan Althea Paragua, from Feb 2020 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 Megan Althea Paragua has played.
What does Megan Althea Paragua play on the first move as White?
Across 405 games with White in our database, Megan Althea Paragua opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Megan Althea Paragua answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Megan Althea Paragua play as White?
As White, Megan Althea Paragua's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (132 games, 53.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (34 games, 35.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (25 games, 56.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 405 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Megan Althea Paragua play as Black?
As Black, Megan Althea Paragua most often plays: Sicilian (68 games, 38.2% win rate); Indian Defense (38 games, 39.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (31 games, 54.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 402 games.
What is Megan Althea Paragua's FIDE rating?
Megan Althea Paragua is currently rated 2,234 in classical chess, 2,241 in rapid and 2,366 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,300 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Megan Althea Paragua played?
Our database contains 807 games by Megan Althea Paragua, covering Feb 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 340 wins, 114 draws, 353 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Megan Althea Paragua?
807 games by Megan Althea 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.