Prepare against Paul C Girdlestone
United Kingdom · World #20,361 classical · FIDE ID 408840
When preparing against Paul C Girdlestone, expect 1.d4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%).
Our database contains 174 games by Paul C Girdlestone, covering Jul 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Paul C Girdlestone's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul C Girdlestone 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 | 2,054 | 2,191 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,083 | 2,128 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 59 | 64 | 51 | 33.9% |
| As White | 91 | 32 | 37 | 22 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 83 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul C Girdlestone's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul C Girdlestone's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 46.2% | 53.6% |
| e4 | 37 | 40.7% | 63.5% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 7.7% | 28.6% |
| c4 | 5 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Girdlestone usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Girdlestone usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Girdlestone usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 63.5% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Girdlestone usually continues b3 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Girdlestone usually continues b3 (90.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Girdlestone usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 36 | 100.0% | 47.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 76.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Paul C Girdlestone's chess games
All 174 games by Paul C Girdlestone in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 59 wins, 64 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C25 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | David Zakarian | 2,380 | Witney Open A | C30 |
| Apr 2011 | Ben Hague | 2,301 | chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | B10 |
| May 2010 | Jack Rudd | 2,267 | BCF-chT2d 0910 (4NCL) Demotion pool | A27 |
| Jan 2023 | Chris W Baker | 2,243 | chT-BCF3W 2223 (4NCL) | C00 |
| Mar 2013 | Russell G Granat | 2,218 | chT3-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100th ch-GBR | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,043 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,142 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,824 |
| chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,069 |
| chT2a-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,022 |
| chT-BCF2a 1415 (4NCL) | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,183 |
| chT3Sa-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 2,014 |
| chT-BCF2a 0809 (4NCL) | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,190 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul C Girdlestone's chess games?
174 games by Paul C Girdlestone, from Jul 2008 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 C Girdlestone has played.
What does Paul C Girdlestone play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Paul C Girdlestone opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul C Girdlestone answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Paul C Girdlestone play as White?
As White, Paul C Girdlestone's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Snyder Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul C Girdlestone play as Black?
As Black, Paul C Girdlestone most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto (13 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Paul C Girdlestone's FIDE rating?
Paul C Girdlestone is currently rated 2,054 in classical chess, 2,083 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (May 2012).
How many games has Paul C Girdlestone played?
Our database contains 174 games by Paul C Girdlestone, covering Jul 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 64 draws, 51 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul C Girdlestone?
174 games by Paul C Girdlestone 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.