Prepare against Paul A G Dargan
CM · United Kingdom · World #18,694 classical · FIDE ID 416762
When preparing against Paul A G Dargan, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 40.0% over 40 games.
Our database contains 260 games by Paul A G Dargan, covering Jul 2008 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Paul A G Dargan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul A G Dargan 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 | 2,069 | 2,207 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,166 | 2,184 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,042 | 2,179 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 260 | 93 | 62 | 105 | 35.8% |
| As White | 125 | 56 | 29 | 40 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 135 | 37 | 33 | 65 | 27.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul A G Dargan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul A G Dargan's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 123 | 98.4% | 56.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Dargan usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Dargan usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Dargan usually continues d4 (63.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Dargan usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 76.5% | 33.7% |
| d5 | 8 | 11.8% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 7.4% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 89.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.7% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Paul A G Dargan's chess games
All 260 games by Paul A G Dargan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Oct 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: 93 wins, 62 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 40 | 16/8/16 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Piotr Bobras | 2,508 | BCF-chT2 1718 (4NCL) Promotion pool | C00 |
| Jul 2021 | Mark L Hebden | 2,453 | ch-GBR Online | C56 |
| Jan 2024 | Mohamed Ezat | 2,349 | Titled Tue Early | C56 |
| Nov 2012 | David J Coleman | 2,268 | chT2b-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | B22 |
| Aug 2021 | Jonathan Pein | 2,254 | ch-GBR Online | B74 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 47 | 15 | 2,017 |
| chT2-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,161 |
| 98th ch-GBR | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 2,129 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,968 |
| ch-GBR Online | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,329 |
| 25th Budapest Spring Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,122 |
| 23rd Abu Dhabi Open | 2016 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,046 |
| chT-BCF 1a 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,090 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul A G Dargan's chess games?
260 games by Paul A G Dargan, from Jul 2008 to Oct 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 G Dargan has played.
What does Paul A G Dargan play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Paul A G Dargan opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul A G Dargan answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Paul A G Dargan play as White?
As White, Paul A G Dargan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (40 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Philidor (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul A G Dargan play as Black?
As Black, Paul A G Dargan most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Paul A G Dargan's FIDE rating?
Paul A G Dargan is currently rated 2,069 in classical chess, 2,166 in rapid and 2,042 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Paul A G Dargan played?
Our database contains 260 games by Paul A G Dargan, covering Jul 2008 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 62 draws, 105 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul A G Dargan?
260 games by Paul A G Dargan 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.