Prepare against Paul De Freytas
NLD · World #46,288 classical · FIDE ID 1028235
When preparing against Paul De Freytas, expect 1.g3 in 36% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (43%).
Our database contains 53 games by Paul De Freytas, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul De Freytas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul De Freytas 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 | 1,908 | 1,974 | May 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,872 | 1,937 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,905 | 1,905 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 34.0% |
| As White | 28 | 5 | 13 | 10 | 17.9% |
| As Black | 25 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 52.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul De Freytas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul De Freytas's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g3 | 10 | 35.7% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 28.6% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 17.9% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 17.9% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.g3 — 36% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Freytas usually continues Bg2 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Freytas usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Freytas usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Freytas usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Freytas usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 50.0% | 85.7% |
| c6 | 5 | 35.7% | 80.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
Paul De Freytas's chess games
All 53 games by Paul De Freytas in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 18 wins, 20 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Albert Termeulen | 2,300 | 4th Haarlem AKN Open | B33 |
| Oct 2013 | Melvin Holwijn | 1,953 | 3rd Spijkenisse Open A | B38 |
| Jun 2013 | Jan Schol | 1,890 | 12th Haarlem Nova College Open B | A18 |
| May 2015 | Jaap Van den Berg | 1,858 | 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | B12 |
| May 2000 | Herman Siebelhoff | 1,844 | Utrecht OKU Open B | B29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maastricht Limburg Open | 2008 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,731 |
| 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,915 |
| Spijkenisse Open | 2010 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,866 |
| 3rd Spijkenisse Open A | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,878 |
| 12th Haarlem Nova College Open B | 2013 | 6 | 5 | 2,052 |
| Utrecht OKU Open B | 2000 | 6 | 5 | 1,998 |
| 4th Haarlem AKN Open | 1995 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,245 |
| Arnhem OSKA Open | 2004 | 4 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul De Freytas's chess games?
53 games by Paul De Freytas, from May 2010 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 De Freytas has played.
What does Paul De Freytas play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Paul De Freytas opens with 1.g3 (36% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul De Freytas answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games).
What openings does Paul De Freytas play as White?
As White, Paul De Freytas's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul De Freytas play as Black?
As Black, Paul De Freytas most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Paul De Freytas's FIDE rating?
Paul De Freytas is currently rated 1,908 in classical chess, 1,872 in rapid and 1,905 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,974 (May 2022).
How many games has Paul De Freytas played?
Our database contains 53 games by Paul De Freytas, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 20 draws, 15 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul De Freytas?
53 games by Paul De Freytas 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.