Prepare against Paul Calderon
United States · World #50,986 classical · FIDE ID 2082160
Our database contains 94 games by Paul Calderon, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Calderon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Calderon 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 | 1,889 | 1,920 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,893 | 1,893 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,893 | 1,918 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 31 | 28 | 35 | 33.0% |
| As White | 49 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 45 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Calderon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Calderon's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 42 | 85.7% | 53.6% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 86% of White games, 53.6% score
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Calderon usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Calderon usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Calderon usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Calderon usually continues b3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (29% of these games) — Calderon usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Calderon usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Paul Calderon's chess games
All 94 games by Paul Calderon in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 31 wins, 28 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| A22 | English Opening | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Kjell Hakon Lien | 2,078 | 6th London Classic Open | B32 |
| Jul 2014 | Steven A Brown | 2,069 | ch-Commonwealth | A22 |
| Dec 2014 | R Alan Barton | 2,042 | 6th London Classic Open | A21 |
| Jul 2017 | Ib Skovgaard | 2,016 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | D13 |
| Jul 2015 | Rohan Bansal | 1,969 | ch-BCF Week1 AM Open | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2017 | 20 | 9.5 | 1,833 |
| 102nd ch-GBR Major | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 1,717 |
| ch-BCF U16 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,812 |
| 6th London Classic Open | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,932 |
| 104th ch-GBR Major | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,860 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,056 |
| ch-BCF Week2 AM Open | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,835 |
| Hampstead Open U2200 12 | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,455 |
Interactive opening tree from all 94 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Calderon's chess games?
94 games by Paul Calderon, from Sep 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 Calderon has played.
What does Paul Calderon play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Paul Calderon opens with 1.c4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Calderon answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Paul Calderon play as White?
As White, Paul Calderon's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 58.3% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Calderon play as Black?
As Black, Paul Calderon most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Paul Calderon's FIDE rating?
Paul Calderon is currently rated 1,889 in classical chess, 1,893 in rapid and 1,893 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,920 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Paul Calderon played?
Our database contains 94 games by Paul Calderon, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 28 draws, 35 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Calderon?
94 games by Paul Calderon 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.