Prepare against Paul Cutter
GCI · World #41,181 classical · FIDE ID 10700030
Our database contains 37 games by Paul Cutter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Cutter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Cutter 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 | 1,930 | 2,073 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 6 | 10 | 21 | 16.2% |
| As White | 19 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 15.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Cutter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Cutter's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 31.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 31.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Cutter usually continues c3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Cutter usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Cutter usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 22.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Paul Cutter's chess games
All 37 games by Paul Cutter in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 6 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E64 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1998 | Danilo Volpinari | 2,115 | Olympiad-33 | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 12 | 3 | 2,018 |
| Olympiad-33 | 1998 | 11 | 4 | 2,053 |
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 10 | 2 | 2,001 |
| Guernsey Open | 1989 | 4 | 2 | 2,275 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Cutter's chess games?
37 games by Paul Cutter, from Apr 2003 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 Cutter has played.
What does Paul Cutter play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Paul Cutter opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Cutter answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...b5 (17% of games).
What openings does Paul Cutter play as White?
As White, Paul Cutter's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Cutter play as Black?
As Black, Paul Cutter most often plays: Philidor (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Paul Cutter's FIDE rating?
Paul Cutter is currently rated 1,930 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,073 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Paul Cutter played?
Our database contains 37 games by Paul Cutter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses (16.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Cutter?
37 games by Paul Cutter 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.