Prepare against Paul A Hutchinson
United Kingdom · World #19,726 classical · FIDE ID 411558
When preparing against Paul A Hutchinson, expect 1.d4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 46.3% over 54 games.
Our database contains 346 games by Paul A Hutchinson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul A Hutchinson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul A Hutchinson 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 | 2,059 | 2,255 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,997 | 2,124 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,864 | 2,124 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 346 | 151 | 56 | 139 | 43.6% |
| As White | 173 | 75 | 32 | 66 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 173 | 76 | 24 | 73 | 43.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul A Hutchinson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul A Hutchinson's side.
First moves as White (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 114 | 65.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 51 | 29.5% | 57.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.5% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Hutchinson usually continues Nf3 (26.2% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Hutchinson usually continues Bf4 (55.8% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Hutchinson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Hutchinson usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Hutchinson usually continues d3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Hutchinson usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 41 | 46.6% | 56.1% |
| c6 | 14 | 15.9% | 53.6% |
| Nc6 | 13 | 14.8% | 61.5% |
| e5 | 11 | 12.5% | 18.2% |
| d6 | 7 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 72.9% | 45.7% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 10.4% | 80.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Paul A Hutchinson's chess games
All 346 games by Paul A Hutchinson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 151 wins, 56 draws, 139 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 54 | 25/12/17 | 46.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 38 | 18/5/15 | 47.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez | 2,438 | Calvia Seniors Open | D15 |
| Sep 2004 | Harmen Jonkman | 2,425 | 13th Monarch Assurance | C37 |
| Jan 1987 | Rainer Kraut | 2,420 | London Peace | A27 |
| Aug 2002 | Subbaraman Vijayalakshmi | 2,399 | 89th ch-BCF | C24 |
| Nov 2019 | David J Eggleston | 2,392 | ch-BCF rapidplay 33rd | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 22 | 13 | 2,038 |
| Calvia Seniors Open | 2006 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,372 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2021 | 15 | 6 | 1,997 |
| ch-ENG Seniors 65 | 2024 | 14 | 9 | 2,088 |
| ch-GBR | 2004 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,146 |
| ch-BCF rapidplay | 2008 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,299 |
| ch-BCF Major 92nd | 2005 | 10 | 5 | 1,867 |
| 89th ch-BCF | 2002 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,255 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul A Hutchinson's chess games?
346 games by Paul A Hutchinson, from Apr 2003 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 Hutchinson has played.
What does Paul A Hutchinson play on the first move as White?
Across 173 games with White in our database, Paul A Hutchinson opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul A Hutchinson answers 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games), 1...Nc6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Paul A Hutchinson play as White?
As White, Paul A Hutchinson's most-played openings in our database are: London System (54 games, 46.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 173 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul A Hutchinson play as Black?
As Black, Paul A Hutchinson most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (38 games, 47.4% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 173 games.
What is Paul A Hutchinson's FIDE rating?
Paul A Hutchinson is currently rated 2,059 in classical chess, 1,997 in rapid and 1,864 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,255 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Paul A Hutchinson played?
Our database contains 346 games by Paul A Hutchinson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 151 wins, 56 draws, 139 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul A Hutchinson?
346 games by Paul A Hutchinson 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.