Prepare against Paul Atkinson
CM · United Kingdom · World #21,974 classical · FIDE ID 1800060
When preparing against Paul Atkinson, expect 1.e4 in 32% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (30% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 109 games by Paul Atkinson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Atkinson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Atkinson 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 | 2,041 | 2,215 | Jul 2010 |
| Blitz | 2,141 | 2,181 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 35 | 29 | 45 | 32.1% |
| As White | 56 | 23 | 12 | 21 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 53 | 12 | 17 | 24 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Atkinson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Atkinson's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 32.1% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 15 | 26.8% | 46.7% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 23.2% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 10 | 17.9% | 65.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Atkinson usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Atkinson usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Atkinson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Atkinson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Atkinson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Atkinson usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 30.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 20.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 81.8% | 36.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Paul Atkinson's chess games
All 109 games by Paul Atkinson 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: 35 wins, 29 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B63 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1989 | Ivan Markovic | 2,370 | ch-EU U21 | A80 |
| Jan 2013 | Joerg Weidemann | 2,313 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1213 | A39 |
| Oct 2016 | Marcos Kiesekamp | 2,313 | Oberliga Nord O 1617 | E93 |
| Dec 1989 | Stefan Brandner | 2,305 | ch-EU U21 | C45 |
| Dec 1989 | Pontus Sjodahl | 2,280 | ch-EU U21 | A67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU U21 | 1991 | 24 | 9 | 2,254 |
| 30th Wch U20 | 1991 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,175 |
| Uxbridge e2e4 Autumn Challengers-E | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,132 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,234 |
| Warsaw Chess Open A | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,784 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,215 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,198 |
| Oberliga Nord O 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 2,035 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Atkinson's chess games?
109 games by Paul Atkinson, 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 Atkinson has played.
What does Paul Atkinson play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Paul Atkinson opens with 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Atkinson answers 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Paul Atkinson play as White?
As White, Paul Atkinson's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Atkinson play as Black?
As Black, Paul Atkinson most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Paul Atkinson's FIDE rating?
Paul Atkinson is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess and 2,141 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Paul Atkinson played?
Our database contains 109 games by Paul Atkinson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 29 draws, 45 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Atkinson?
109 games by Paul Atkinson 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.