Prepare against Paul Boulos
France · World #5,847 classical · FIDE ID 45166684
Our database contains 69 games by Paul Boulos, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Paul Boulos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Boulos 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 | 2,252 | 2,280 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,078 | 2,242 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,203 | 2,203 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 27 | 19 | 23 | 39.1% |
| As White | 35 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Boulos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Boulos's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Boulos usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Boulos usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Boulos usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
Paul Boulos's chess games
All 69 games by Paul Boulos in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - Aug 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: 27 wins, 19 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Alberto David | 2,468 | French Open Rapid | B06 |
| Apr 2026 | Enrico Giuseppe Violini | 1,997 | French Youth Chess Championships 2026 | O16 | B56 |
| Nov 2024 | Adrian Estiven Abad Huaman | 1,990 | World Youth Open U14 2024 | E06 |
| Oct 2024 | Aditeya Das | 1,961 | World Youth Open U14 2024 | B40 |
| Aug 2024 | Hryhorii Shykhnenko | 1,925 | ch-EU U14 | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U14 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,055 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,224 |
| ch-FRA U12/16 | 2023 | 6 | 5 | 1,958 |
| Wch U08 | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,063 |
| ch-EU U12 31st | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,739 |
| ch-FRA U14 | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 2,047 |
| French Youth Chess Championships 2026 | O16 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,146 |
| FRA Top 16 Higher Pool U16 | 2022 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,814 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Boulos's chess games?
69 games by Paul Boulos, from Aug 2017 to Aug 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 Boulos has played.
What does Paul Boulos play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Paul Boulos opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Boulos answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Paul Boulos play as White?
As White, Paul Boulos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Boulos play as Black?
As Black, Paul Boulos most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Paul Boulos's FIDE rating?
Paul Boulos is currently rated 2,252 in classical chess, 2,078 in rapid and 2,203 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,280 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Paul Boulos played?
Our database contains 69 games by Paul Boulos, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 19 draws, 23 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Boulos?
69 games by Paul Boulos 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.