Prepare against Paul Dec
DEU · World #45,377 classical · FIDE ID 4676858
Our database contains 133 games by Paul Dec, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Dec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Dec 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 | 1,912 | 2,071 | Oct 2003 |
| Blitz | 1,994 | 2,059 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 42 | 34 | 57 | 31.6% |
| As White | 71 | 25 | 16 | 30 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 62 | 17 | 18 | 27 | 27.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Dec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Dec's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 98.6% | 47.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Dec usually continues Nf3 (39.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Dec usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Dec usually continues d4 (42.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Dec usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 21 | 80.8% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 19.2% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 60.9% | 46.4% |
| d6 | 6 | 26.1% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 13.0% | 16.7% |
Paul Dec's chess games
All 133 games by Paul Dec 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: 42 wins, 34 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 21 | 6/6/9 | 28.6% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Oliver Uwira | 2,234 | 7th Bad Zwesten Open | B22 |
| Aug 2000 | Reinhold Heinlein | 2,171 | 6th Baunatal Open | B19 |
| May 1999 | Frank Drill | 2,169 | Kassel Open | B86 |
| Jun 2000 | Ralf Rechel | 2,160 | Kassel Open | C05 |
| Jun 2000 | Stefan Tietzen | 2,159 | Kassel Open | B88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kassel Open | 2000 | 21 | 8 | 2,080 |
| ch-GER U13 | 1998 | 11 | 6 | 2,056 |
| 7th Bad Zwesten Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,899 |
| 6th Bad Zwesten Open | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,860 |
| chT-GER WK II Schools U18 | 1999 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,025 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2001 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,745 |
| 8th Baunatal Open | 2002 | 7 | 4 | 1,970 |
| 7th Baunatal Open | 2001 | 7 | 3 | 1,857 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Dec's chess games?
133 games by Paul Dec, 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 Dec has played.
What does Paul Dec play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Paul Dec opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Dec answers 1...d6 (81% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Paul Dec play as White?
As White, Paul Dec's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Scotch Game (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Dec play as Black?
As Black, Paul Dec most often plays: Pirc Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Bird's opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Paul Dec's FIDE rating?
Paul Dec is currently rated 1,912 in classical chess and 1,994 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,071 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Paul Dec played?
Our database contains 133 games by Paul Dec, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 34 draws, 57 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Dec?
133 games by Paul Dec 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.