Prepare against Paul A Allison
United Kingdom · World #96,714 classical · FIDE ID 447900
When preparing against Paul A Allison, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (63%).
Our database contains 52 games by Paul A Allison, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul A Allison's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul A Allison 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 | 1,739 | 1,774 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,752 | 1,752 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,795 | 1,833 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 14 | 14 | 24 | 26.9% |
| As White | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul A Allison's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul A Allison's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Allison usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Allison usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Allison usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 5 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Paul A Allison's chess games
All 52 games by Paul A Allison in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 14 wins, 14 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Hugh G Tassell | 1,802 | 8th London Classic U2050-B | A97 |
| Aug 2015 | Syringa Lyn Camp | 1,680 | ch-BCF U160 | B20 |
| Aug 2018 | Simon C Sellick | 1,674 | ch-GBR U1900 Open 105th | B98 |
| Aug 2015 | Mikey J Watson | 1,652 | ch-BCF Week2 PM Open | C55 |
| Jul 2024 | Jane Scott | 1,632 | BCF-ch Penrose U2000 Open | C29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF U160 | 2015 | 10 | 6.5 | 723 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 | 2018 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,509 |
| ch-BCF AM U1900 Open | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,541 |
| Harrogate 4NCL Open B 12th | 2017 | 5 | 1 | 1,601 |
| ch-BCF Week2 PM Open | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,627 |
| BCF-ch Penrose U2000 Open | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,464 |
| 8th London Classic U2050-B | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,841 |
| 7th London Weekend U1800 | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,410 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul A Allison's chess games?
52 games by Paul A Allison, from Sep 2015 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 Paul A Allison has played.
What does Paul A Allison play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Paul A Allison opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul A Allison answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (63% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Paul A Allison play as White?
As White, Paul A Allison's most-played openings in our database are: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul A Allison play as Black?
As Black, Paul A Allison most often plays: Dutch Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Paul A Allison's FIDE rating?
Paul A Allison is currently rated 1,739 in classical chess, 1,752 in rapid and 1,795 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,774 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Paul A Allison played?
Our database contains 52 games by Paul A Allison, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 14 draws, 24 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul A Allison?
52 games by Paul A Allison 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.