Prepare against Paul C Stokes
United Kingdom · World #77,239 classical · FIDE ID 419010
When preparing against Paul C Stokes, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%).
Our database contains 77 games by Paul C Stokes, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul C Stokes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul C Stokes 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 | 1,798 | 2,030 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 35.1% |
| As White | 40 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 37 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul C Stokes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul C Stokes's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 77.5% | 53.2% |
| e4 | 8 | 20.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 53.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Stokes usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Stokes usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Stokes usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Stokes usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Stokes usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Stokes usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 15 | 83.3% | 36.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 86.7% | 69.2% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Paul C Stokes's chess games
All 77 games by Paul C Stokes in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - 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: 27 wins, 25 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Toni Johansson | 2,100 | 4th London Classic Open | E63 |
| Dec 2012 | Alistair Compton | 2,090 | 4th London Classic Open | C02 |
| Feb 2016 | Martin Taufratshofer | 2,009 | 32nd Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | E60 |
| Mar 2016 | Niek Oud | 1,952 | 32nd Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | E33 |
| Oct 2008 | Adrian M S Matthews | 1,928 | chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | A38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th London Classic Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,020 |
| 20th Olomouc Summer Open Seniors | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,004 |
| 32nd Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,026 |
| 7th London Classic Open | 2015 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,712 |
| 5th London Classic Open | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,031 |
| 09th Leiden LCT Open B | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,841 |
| ch-BCF U180 | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 243 |
| Beacon Juniors Open | 2006 | 5 | 3 | 1,681 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul C Stokes's chess games?
77 games by Paul C Stokes, from Jan 2013 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 C Stokes has played.
What does Paul C Stokes play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Paul C Stokes opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul C Stokes answers 1...c6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Paul C Stokes play as White?
As White, Paul C Stokes's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul C Stokes play as Black?
As Black, Paul C Stokes most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Paul C Stokes's FIDE rating?
Paul C Stokes is currently rated 1,798 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,030 (Dec 2013).
How many games has Paul C Stokes played?
Our database contains 77 games by Paul C Stokes, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 25 draws, 25 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul C Stokes?
77 games by Paul C Stokes 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.