Prepare against Paul Bloom
United Kingdom · World #108,056 classical · FIDE ID 454311
When preparing against Paul Bloom, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 34 games by Paul Bloom, covering Oct 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Paul Bloom's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Bloom 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 | 1,706 | 1,786 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,624 | 1,641 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,734 | 1,743 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 35.3% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Bloom's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Bloom's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 94.4% | 44.1% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 44.1% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Bloom usually continues Be2 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Bloom usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Bloom usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Bloom usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Paul Bloom's chess games
All 34 games by Paul Bloom in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - Sep 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: 12 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Gerald Moore | 1,938 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 65 | B20 |
| Jul 2019 | Stephen Williams | 1,653 | 106th ch-GBR Soanes Open | E73 |
| Jul 2019 | Nick J London | 1,644 | 106th ch-GBR Soanes Open | C01 |
| May 2023 | Robert H Willoughby | 1,598 | chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | E73 |
| Feb 2024 | Stephen Rumsby | 1,564 | chT4S-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,693 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 65 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,855 |
| 2nd Swindon Chess Congress - Major | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,641 |
| London Central Open U1750 | 2022 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,351 |
| 106th ch-GBR Soanes Open | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,608 |
| chT4S-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1,739 |
| chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,523 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Bloom's chess games?
34 games by Paul Bloom, from Oct 2016 to Sep 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 Bloom has played.
What does Paul Bloom play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Paul Bloom opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nc3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Bloom answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Paul Bloom play as White?
As White, Paul Bloom's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Bloom play as Black?
As Black, Paul Bloom most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2 games, 100.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Paul Bloom's FIDE rating?
Paul Bloom is currently rated 1,706 in classical chess, 1,624 in rapid and 1,734 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,786 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Paul Bloom played?
Our database contains 34 games by Paul Bloom, covering Oct 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Bloom?
34 games by Paul Bloom 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.