Prepare against Paul Demel
DEU · World #9,061 classical · FIDE ID 24666149
Our database contains 234 games by Paul Demel, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Demel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Demel 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 | 2,185 | 2,187 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 234 | 93 | 44 | 96 | 39.7% |
| As White | 131 | 61 | 22 | 48 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 103 | 32 | 22 | 48 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Demel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Demel's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 72 | 55.0% | 54.9% |
| e4 | 45 | 34.4% | 57.8% |
| d4 | 10 | 7.6% | 35.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.3% | 66.7% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 55% of White games, 54.9% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Demel usually continues c4 (51.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Demel usually continues d4 (61.8% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Demel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Demel usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Demel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Demel usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 36.8% | 46.4% |
| c5 | 13 | 34.2% | 42.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 55.6% | 47.5% |
| d5 | 9 | 25.0% | 22.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Paul Demel's chess games
All 234 games by Paul Demel in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 93 wins, 44 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A17 | English Opening | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/1 | 20.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Bo Jacobsen | 2,375 | 11th ch-EU | A29 |
| Feb 2024 | Petr Zvara | 2,335 | Oberliga Bayern 2324 | B12 |
| Mar 2015 | Ivan Hausner | 2,325 | Oberliga Bayern 1415 | A04 |
| Jan 2011 | Thorsten Overbeck | 2,310 | 23rd Staufer Open | B90 |
| Dec 2011 | Frantisek Stross | 2,256 | Oberliga Bayern 1112 | E63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chE-Schwaben | 2004 | 14 | 11.5 | – |
| 11th ch-EU | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 2,181 |
| Landesliga Sued 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,120 |
| 3rd Pfalz Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,089 |
| Oberliga Bayern 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,156 |
| Landesliga Sued 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,051 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,194 |
| Mittelfranken Landesliga Sued 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,083 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Demel's chess games?
234 games by Paul Demel, from Jul 2007 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 Demel has played.
What does Paul Demel play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Paul Demel opens with 1.Nf3 (55% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Demel answers 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Paul Demel play as White?
As White, Paul Demel's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Demel play as Black?
As Black, Paul Demel most often plays: Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Paul Demel's FIDE rating?
Paul Demel is currently rated 2,185 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,187 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Paul Demel played?
Our database contains 234 games by Paul Demel, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 44 draws, 96 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Demel?
234 games by Paul Demel 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.