Prepare against Paul Chantrell
United Kingdom · World #93,992 classical · FIDE ID 451967
When preparing against Paul Chantrell, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 112 games by Paul Chantrell, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Paul Chantrell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Chantrell 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 | 1,746 | 1,778 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,688 | 1,731 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,761 | 1,790 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 32 | 23 | 57 | 28.6% |
| As White | 59 | 24 | 15 | 20 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 53 | 8 | 8 | 37 | 15.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Chantrell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Chantrell's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 96.6% | 55.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Chantrell usually continues Nf3 (48.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Chantrell usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Chantrell usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Chantrell usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 100.0% | 31.6% |
Paul Chantrell's chess games
All 112 games by Paul Chantrell in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - Aug 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: 32 wins, 23 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Altenburger,R | 2,001 | 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | C42 |
| May 2025 | Ivan J Myall | 1,924 | 3rd Cambridge Int Open | B06 |
| Aug 2026 | Michael Ridge | 1,900 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 50 | A07 |
| Aug 2025 | Oceane Clerc | 1,844 | 111th ch-GBR Major Open | B40 |
| Jul 2024 | Joshua Richards | 1,823 | 19th South Wales Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th South Wales Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,819 |
| 20th South Wales Int | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,801 |
| ch-BCF Major | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,697 |
| 3rd Cambridge Int Open | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,805 |
| Cambridge Open | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,706 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,733 |
| Basingstoke 4NCL Spring Bank 2nd U2050 | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,538 |
| 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 1 | 1,703 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Chantrell's chess games?
112 games by Paul Chantrell, from Jun 2016 to Aug 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 Chantrell has played.
What does Paul Chantrell play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Paul Chantrell opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Chantrell answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Paul Chantrell play as White?
As White, Paul Chantrell's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Chantrell play as Black?
As Black, Paul Chantrell most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Paul Chantrell's FIDE rating?
Paul Chantrell is currently rated 1,746 in classical chess, 1,688 in rapid and 1,761 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,778 (May 2026).
How many games has Paul Chantrell played?
Our database contains 112 games by Paul Chantrell, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 23 draws, 57 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Chantrell?
112 games by Paul Chantrell 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.