Prepare against Paul Bartron
FM · United States · World #45,094 classical · FIDE ID 2016095
Our database contains 150 games by Paul Bartron, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Bartron's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Bartron 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 | 1,913 | 2,262 | Oct 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 58 | 41 | 51 | 38.7% |
| As White | 70 | 28 | 17 | 25 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 80 | 30 | 24 | 26 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Bartron's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Bartron's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 82.9% | 53.4% |
| d4 | 9 | 12.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Bartron usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Bartron usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Bartron usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Bartron usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Bartron usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (22% of these games) — Bartron usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 55.8% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 8 | 18.6% | 81.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 18.6% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 56.5% | 38.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 30.4% | 57.1% |
| f5 | 3 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
Paul Bartron's chess games
All 150 games by Paul Bartron 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: 58 wins, 41 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Loren R Schmidt | 2,340 | NWC Open 12 | B02 |
| Feb 2007 | John Readey | 2,299 | ch-Washington State | E08 |
| Jan 2000 | Riley Yates-Doerr | 2,297 | ch-Washington State Premier | E09 |
| Jan 2000 | Viktors Pupols | 2,242 | ch-Washington State Premier | B12 |
| Feb 2010 | Michael MacGregor | 2,230 | ch-Washington State Premier | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Washington State Premier | 2015 | 50 | 22.5 | 2,088 |
| Washington State Invitational | 2016 | 18 | 12 | 2,066 |
| ch-Washington Class Expert | 2012 | 12 | 8 | 2,155 |
| ch-Washington Class Master/Expert | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,943 |
| ch-Washington State | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,187 |
| Washington Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,333 |
| ch-Washington State B | 1994 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Washington Open A | 1995 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,301 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Bartron's chess games?
150 games by Paul Bartron, 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 Bartron has played.
What does Paul Bartron play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Paul Bartron opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Bartron answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Paul Bartron play as White?
As White, Paul Bartron's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Bartron play as Black?
As Black, Paul Bartron most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Paul Bartron's FIDE rating?
Paul Bartron is currently rated 1,913 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,262 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Paul Bartron played?
Our database contains 150 games by Paul Bartron, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 41 draws, 51 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Bartron?
150 games by Paul Bartron 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.