Prepare against Paul A Batchelor
United Kingdom · World #56,781 classical · FIDE ID 404225
Our database contains 43 games by Paul A Batchelor, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul A Batchelor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul A Batchelor 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 | 1,867 | 2,048 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 14 | 9 | 20 | 32.6% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul A Batchelor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul A Batchelor's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 85.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Batchelor usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Batchelor usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Batchelor usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Batchelor usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Batchelor usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
Paul A Batchelor's chess games
All 43 games by Paul A Batchelor in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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, 9 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A94 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D39 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Dave G Hackett | 2,114 | chT3Sb-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | B22 |
| Apr 2017 | Philip Purcell | 2,080 | BCF-chT2 1617 (4NCL) Promotion pool | E93 |
| Apr 2019 | William Hewitt | 2,028 | chT3Sb-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | B11 |
| Feb 2018 | Adrian G Elwin | 1,996 | chT3Sb-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | E92 |
| Jan 2019 | Stephen Lewis | 1,967 | chT3Sb-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92nd Hastings Masters | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,881 |
| 97th Hastings Masters Open | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,840 |
| chT3Sb-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,179 |
| chT3Sb-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 2,088 |
| Crawley e2e4 Gatwick Open | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 1,843 |
| chT-BCF 3S 1819 Demotion Pool | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,807 |
| chT-BCF 1718 (4NCL) Demotion Pool | 2018 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,904 |
| chT-BCF 1617 (4NCL) Demotion Pool | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,791 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul A Batchelor's chess games?
43 games by Paul A Batchelor, from Jan 2012 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 Batchelor has played.
What does Paul A Batchelor play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Paul A Batchelor opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul A Batchelor answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Paul A Batchelor play as White?
As White, Paul A Batchelor's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul A Batchelor play as Black?
As Black, Paul A Batchelor most often plays: King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Paul A Batchelor's FIDE rating?
Paul A Batchelor is currently rated 1,867 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,048 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Paul A Batchelor played?
Our database contains 43 games by Paul A Batchelor, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul A Batchelor?
43 games by Paul A Batchelor 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.