Prepare against Paul A Carpenter
JCI · World #59,297 classical · FIDE ID 408930
When preparing against Paul A Carpenter, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (27%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 129 games by Paul A Carpenter, covering Jun 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Paul A Carpenter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul A Carpenter 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 | 1,858 | 1,986 | Oct 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,964 | 1,973 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 28 | 32 | 69 | 21.7% |
| As White | 66 | 7 | 22 | 37 | 10.6% |
| As Black | 63 | 21 | 10 | 32 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul A Carpenter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul A Carpenter's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 45.5% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 16 | 24.2% | 31.3% |
| e4 | 15 | 22.7% | 20.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Carpenter usually continues e3 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Carpenter usually continues e3 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Carpenter usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 24% of White games, 31.3% score
- …e5 (63% of these games) — Carpenter usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Carpenter usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (6% of these games) — Carpenter usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 36.1% | 46.2% |
| d6 | 12 | 33.3% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 27.3% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 22.7% | 40.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
Paul A Carpenter's chess games
All 129 games by Paul A Carpenter in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - Sep 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: 28 wins, 32 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 16 | 2/6/8 | 12.5% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A15 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Konstantinos Michaelides | 2,317 | ch-EU Small Nations 5th | A40 |
| Jun 2024 | Luitjen Akselsson Apol | 2,251 | ch-EU Small Nations 5th | A01 |
| Oct 2005 | Ton Goris | 2,108 | 31st Guernsey Open | B12 |
| Oct 2005 | Ruediger von Saldern | 2,091 | 31st Guernsey Open | D51 |
| Dec 2021 | Jose Ribera Baztan | 2,061 | 7th EU Small Countries ol | A53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West of England Open | 2003 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,613 |
| 6th EU Small Countries Olympiad | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,980 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,094 |
| 111th ch-GBR | 2025 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,708 |
| ch-EU Small Nations 5th | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,059 |
| 8th EU Small Countries Olympiad | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2,096 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,772 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,711 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul A Carpenter's chess games?
129 games by Paul A Carpenter, from Jun 2018 to Sep 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 Carpenter has played.
What does Paul A Carpenter play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Paul A Carpenter opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.b3 (24% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul A Carpenter answers 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...b6 (14% of games).
What openings does Paul A Carpenter play as White?
As White, Paul A Carpenter's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul A Carpenter play as Black?
As Black, Paul A Carpenter most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Paul A Carpenter's FIDE rating?
Paul A Carpenter is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess and 1,964 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,986 (Oct 2022).
How many games has Paul A Carpenter played?
Our database contains 129 games by Paul A Carpenter, covering Jun 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 32 draws, 69 losses (21.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul A Carpenter?
129 games by Paul A Carpenter 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.