Prepare against Paul Campbell
Australia · World #85,262 classical · FIDE ID 3221903
When preparing against Paul Campbell, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 31 games by Paul Campbell, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Campbell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Campbell 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 | 1,773 | 1,803 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,816 | 1,816 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 12 | 4 | 15 | 38.7% |
| As White | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Campbell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Campbell's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 53.3% | 18.8% |
| d4 | 7 | 46.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 18.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Campbell usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Campbell usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Campbell usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (71% of these games) — Campbell usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Campbell usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Campbell usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
Paul Campbell's chess games
All 31 games by Paul Campbell in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 12 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | King's Pawn Game: King's Head Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Paleface Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Roderick Hill | 1,900 | Adelaide University Open | B24 |
| Jan 2004 | Daniel Hunter | 1,777 | ch-AUS Reserves | C34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide University Open | 2004 | 19 | 10 | 1,756 |
| ch-AUS Reserves | 2004 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,650 |
| The Kaf University Open | 2001 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,192 |
| Adelaide Interclub | 2004 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Campbell's chess games?
31 games by Paul Campbell, from May 2014 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 Campbell has played.
What does Paul Campbell play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Paul Campbell opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (47% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Campbell answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Paul Campbell play as White?
As White, Paul Campbell's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Torre Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Campbell play as Black?
As Black, Paul Campbell most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Gambit (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Paul Campbell's FIDE rating?
Paul Campbell is currently rated 1,773 in classical chess, 1,816 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,803 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Paul Campbell played?
Our database contains 31 games by Paul Campbell, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Campbell?
31 games by Paul Campbell 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.