Prepare against Paul Delalee
France · World #15,288 classical · FIDE ID 682039
Our database contains 74 games by Paul Delalee, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Delalee's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Delalee 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 | 2,102 | 2,102 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,045 | 2,057 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,120 | 2,120 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 32 | 20 | 22 | 43.2% |
| As White | 40 | 22 | 9 | 9 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 34 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Delalee's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Delalee's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 50.0% | 67.5% |
| e4 | 13 | 32.5% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 15.0% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 67.5% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Delalee usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Delalee usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Delalee usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Delalee usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Delalee usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Delalee usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 94.7% | 47.2% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Paul Delalee's chess games
All 74 games by Paul Delalee in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 32 wins, 20 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Valentin Panbukchian | 2,375 | Malakoff Open 9th | E49 |
| Nov 2007 | Jean-Yves Soyer | 2,143 | 13th Fouesnant Open | B96 |
| Oct 2008 | Tangi Migot | 2,101 | 14th Fouesnant Open | B35 |
| Nov 2009 | Karim Miraoui | 2,101 | chT2-FRA 0910 | E38 |
| Mar 2010 | Hubert Beneteau | 2,100 | chT2-FRA 0910 | A81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bretagne U14 | 2007 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,774 |
| Europe Echecs Blitz Sept Open | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,036 |
| chT2-FRA West 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,044 |
| 13th Fouesnant Open | 2007 | 8 | 4 | 1,894 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,281 |
| 14th Fouesnant Open | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,051 |
| 12th Fouesnant Open | 2006 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,879 |
| 11th Fouesnant Open | 2005 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,920 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Delalee's chess games?
74 games by Paul Delalee, from Oct 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 Delalee has played.
What does Paul Delalee play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Paul Delalee opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Delalee answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Paul Delalee play as White?
As White, Paul Delalee's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Delalee play as Black?
As Black, Paul Delalee most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Paul Delalee's FIDE rating?
Paul Delalee is currently rated 2,102 in classical chess, 2,045 in rapid and 2,120 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,102 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Paul Delalee played?
Our database contains 74 games by Paul Delalee, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 20 draws, 22 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Delalee?
74 games by Paul Delalee 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.