Prepare against Paul Bernard Conway
United Kingdom · World #65,032 classical · FIDE ID 441066
When preparing against Paul Bernard Conway, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 33 games by Paul Bernard Conway, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Bernard Conway's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Bernard Conway 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 | 1,838 | 1,895 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,851 | 1,884 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 21.2% |
| As White | 15 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 13.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Bernard Conway's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Bernard Conway's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 36.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Conway usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Conway usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Conway usually continues exd5 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Paul Bernard Conway's chess games
All 33 games by Paul Bernard Conway in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 7 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A63 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Paul Hatchett | 2,022 | chT-BCF 1617 (4NCL) Demotion Pool | C00 |
| May 2015 | William P Somerset | 1,915 | chT3-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | B23 |
| Apr 2022 | John Cook | 1,815 | chT2-BCF S5 (4NCL) online | A27 |
| Nov 2022 | Max Pert | 1,782 | BCF-chT1 S6 (4NCL) Div1B online | A45 |
| Apr 2017 | Eva Ressel | 1,742 | chT-BCF 1617 (4NCL) Demotion Pool | C16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th London Classic Rapid Open | 2019 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,613 |
| chT3Sa-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,813 |
| chT-BCF 1617 (4NCL) Demotion Pool | 2017 | 4 | 3 | 2,090 |
| chT3Sb-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,828 |
| chT3-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | 2015 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,940 |
| chT4-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,918 |
| chT-BCF 1718 (4NCL) Demotion Pool | 2018 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,696 |
| chT-BCF 2b 1314 (4NCL) | 2014 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,732 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Bernard Conway's chess games?
33 games by Paul Bernard Conway, from Jun 2015 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 Bernard Conway has played.
What does Paul Bernard Conway play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Paul Bernard Conway opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Bernard Conway answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Paul Bernard Conway play as White?
As White, Paul Bernard Conway's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Bernard Conway play as Black?
As Black, Paul Bernard Conway most often plays: English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Paul Bernard Conway's FIDE rating?
Paul Bernard Conway is currently rated 1,838 in classical chess, 1,851 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,895 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Paul Bernard Conway played?
Our database contains 33 games by Paul Bernard Conway, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses (21.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Bernard Conway?
33 games by Paul Bernard Conway 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.