Prepare against Paul Broekhuyse
Australia · World #60,059 classical · FIDE ID 3202925
When preparing against Paul Broekhuyse, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (48%).
Our database contains 85 games by Paul Broekhuyse, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Paul Broekhuyse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Broekhuyse 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 | 1,856 | 2,237 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,984 | 2,025 | Apr 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,984 | 2,068 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 29 | 21 | 35 | 34.1% |
| As White | 44 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 41 | 13 | 7 | 21 | 31.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 379 rated games against 297 different opponents, across 45 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 299 | 114 | 86 | 99 | 38.1% | 2,000 | 2,003 | 13 |
| Rapid | 42 | 21 | 10 | 11 | 50.0% | 1,790 | 1,860 | 7 |
| Blitz | 38 | 22 | 4 | 12 | 57.9% | 1,736 | 1,819 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 107 | 12 | 24 | 71 | 11.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 229 | 119 | 64 | 46 | 52.0% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 14 vs FM · 13 vs CM · 3 vs WIM · 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 1,823 | 1,858 |
| 2025 | 36 | 16 | 13 | 7 | 1,788 | 1,881 |
| 2024 | 40 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 1,793 | 1,855 |
| 2023 | 25 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 1,655 | 1,578 |
| 2021 | 25 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 1,773 | 1,890 |
| 2017 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2,064 | 2,019 |
| 2016 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 1,949 | 1,989 |
| 2015 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1,912 | 2,012 |
| 2014 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2,069 | 2,069 |
| 2013 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 2,018 | 2,049 |
| 2012 | 34 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 2,054 | 2,079 |
| 2011 | 24 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 2,064 | 2,030 |
| 2010 | 36 | 17 | 8 | 11 | 2,088 | 2,115 |
| 2009 | 27 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 2,065 | 2,065 |
| 2008 | 36 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 2,184 | 2,112 |
| 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2,326 | 2,126 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Broekhuyse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Broekhuyse's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 54.5% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 19 | 43.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Broekhuyse usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Broekhuyse usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Broekhuyse usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Broekhuyse usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Broekhuyse usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Broekhuyse usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 78.6% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 47.6% | 35.0% |
| f5 | 8 | 38.1% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Paul Broekhuyse's chess games
All 85 games by Paul Broekhuyse in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 29 wins, 21 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Gary W Lane | 2,412 | Sydney Open A | C54 |
| Jan 2009 | Tomek Rej | 2,330 | Australian Open | C54 |
| Jan 2008 | Israel Yadao | 2,266 | ch-AUS | A47 |
| Jan 2009 | Armen Ayvazyan | 2,232 | Australian Open | A86 |
| Jan 2008 | Jason Hu | 2,120 | ch-AUS | A44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | 2013 | 20 | 11 | 2,099 |
| Sydney Open A | 2013 | 15 | 7 | 2,111 |
| Sydney Open | 2010 | 11 | 8 | 2,283 |
| ch-AUS | 2008 | 10 | 3 | 2,074 |
| ch-AUS Major | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,004 |
| 50th Doeberl Cup | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 2,195 |
| 48th Doeberl Cup | 2010 | 5 | 1 | 2,155 |
| 54th Doeberl Cup | 2016 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Broekhuyse's chess games?
85 games by Paul Broekhuyse, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Broekhuyse has played.
What does Paul Broekhuyse play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Paul Broekhuyse opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Broekhuyse answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...f5 (38% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Paul Broekhuyse play as White?
As White, Paul Broekhuyse's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Broekhuyse play as Black?
As Black, Paul Broekhuyse most often plays: Dutch Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Paul Broekhuyse's FIDE rating?
Paul Broekhuyse is currently rated 1,856 in classical chess, 1,984 in rapid and 1,984 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Paul Broekhuyse played?
Our database contains 85 games by Paul Broekhuyse, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 21 draws, 35 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Broekhuyse?
85 games by Paul Broekhuyse 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.