Prepare against Paul Corbin
Luxembourg · World #73,146 classical · FIDE ID 4001087
When preparing against Paul Corbin, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 53.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 74 games by Paul Corbin, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Corbin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Corbin 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 | 1,811 | 2,089 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,875 | 1,916 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 21 | 24 | 29 | 28.4% |
| As White | 38 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 36 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Corbin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Corbin's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 84.2% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Corbin usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Corbin usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (16% of these games) — Corbin usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Corbin usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Corbin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 36.8% | 7.1% |
| d6 | 5 | 26.3% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.8% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 8 | 88.9% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Paul Corbin's chess games
All 74 games by Paul Corbin in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 21 wins, 24 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A39 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1998 | Joseph Molitor | 2,050 | chT-Luxembourg 9899 | C10 |
| Oct 2012 | Frederic Weiss | 2,042 | chT-Luxembourg 1213 | B51 |
| Jan 2000 | Henri Moris | 2,031 | chT-Luxembourg 9900 | C65 |
| Dec 1998 | Michel Risch | 2,025 | chT-Luxembourg 9899 | A42 |
| Feb 1999 | Emile Rota | 1,980 | chT-Luxembourg 9899 | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Luxembourg 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,283 |
| ch-Luxembourg | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,010 |
| chT-Luxembourg 9900 | 2000 | 8 | 6 | 2,197 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 2 | 1,940 |
| 22nd EU-Cup | 2006 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,075 |
| chT-Luxembourg | 1993 | 6 | 3.5 | – |
| 23rd EU-Cup | 2007 | 5 | 1 | 1,971 |
| 21st EU-Cup | 2005 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,141 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Corbin's chess games?
74 games by Paul Corbin, from Jul 2006 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 Corbin has played.
What does Paul Corbin play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Paul Corbin opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Corbin answers 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Paul Corbin play as White?
As White, Paul Corbin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Corbin play as Black?
As Black, Paul Corbin most often plays: Modern Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Paul Corbin's FIDE rating?
Paul Corbin is currently rated 1,811 in classical chess, 1,875 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,089 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Paul Corbin played?
Our database contains 74 games by Paul Corbin, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 24 draws, 29 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Corbin?
74 games by Paul Corbin 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.