Prepare against Paul Brooks
CM · Jamaica · World #43,945 classical · FIDE ID 7400616
When preparing against Paul Brooks, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 57 games by Paul Brooks, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Brooks's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Brooks 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 | 1,918 | 2,009 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,952 | 1,969 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,912 | 1,990 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 18 | 16 | 23 | 31.6% |
| As White | 28 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 29 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Brooks's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Brooks's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 10.7% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Brooks usually continues Bf4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Brooks usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Brooks usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 83.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Brooks usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Brooks usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 35.0% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 30.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Paul Brooks's chess games
All 57 games by Paul Brooks in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 18 wins, 16 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Artur Dilmukhametov | 2,276 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Feb 2018 | Duane Rowe | 2,115 | ch-JAM | B01 |
| Jul 2011 | Brandon Wilson | 2,114 | St Jago Elite Open | A47 |
| Feb 2018 | Andrew Mellace | 2,060 | ch-JAM | B01 |
| Feb 2018 | Kevin Merritt | 2,039 | ch-JAM | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-JAM | 2018 | 31 | 13.5 | 1,985 |
| Kingston President's Inv | 2013 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,130 |
| chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 7 | 2 | 1,787 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 6 | 4 | 2,214 |
| St Jago Elite Open | 2011 | 4 | 1 | 1,855 |
| chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1,587 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Brooks's chess games?
57 games by Paul Brooks, from Mar 2011 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 Brooks has played.
What does Paul Brooks play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Paul Brooks opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Brooks answers 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Paul Brooks play as White?
As White, Paul Brooks's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Brooks play as Black?
As Black, Paul Brooks most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Paul Brooks's FIDE rating?
Paul Brooks is currently rated 1,918 in classical chess, 1,952 in rapid and 1,912 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,009 (May 2018).
How many games has Paul Brooks played?
Our database contains 57 games by Paul Brooks, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 16 draws, 23 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Brooks?
57 games by Paul Brooks 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.