Prepare against Paul Dempsey
Ireland · World #11,531 classical · FIDE ID 2501058
Our database contains 116 games by Paul Dempsey, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Dempsey's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Dempsey 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 | 2,147 | 2,204 | Jul 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,138 | 2,158 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,141 | 2,169 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 29 | 31 | 56 | 25.0% |
| As White | 59 | 13 | 21 | 25 | 22.0% |
| As Black | 57 | 16 | 10 | 31 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Dempsey's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Dempsey's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 53 | 89.8% | 38.7% |
| e4 | 5 | 8.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 38.7% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Dempsey usually continues c4 (35.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Dempsey usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Dempsey usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Dempsey usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Dempsey usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 40.0% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 10 | 33.3% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 60.0% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 40.0% | 58.3% |
Paul Dempsey's chess games
All 116 games by Paul Dempsey 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: 29 wins, 31 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Sergei Azarov | 2,445 | ch-EU U18 | B11 |
| Jan 1998 | Andrew Dyce | 2,295 | ch-EU U18 | A45 |
| Nov 1999 | Eric De Haan | 2,277 | Kilkenny Masters | D55 |
| Jul 2002 | Mel O'Cinneide | 2,251 | ch-IRL | A30 |
| Jan 1998 | Uros Kavcic | 2,245 | ch-EU U18 | A81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 2002 | 25 | 12.5 | 2,207 |
| Kilkenny Masters | 1999 | 11 | 5 | 2,208 |
| ch-EU U18 | 1999 | 10 | 4 | 2,253 |
| 86th ch-BCF | 1999 | 9 | 3 | 2,053 |
| ch-EU U16 | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,125 |
| LCU Challengers-B | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,231 |
| Wch U12 | 1994 | 9 | 3 | 1,936 |
| Kilkenny Norkom Open | 2000 | 6 | 2 | 2,065 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Dempsey's chess games?
116 games by Paul Dempsey, 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 Dempsey has played.
What does Paul Dempsey play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Paul Dempsey opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Dempsey answers 1...c6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Paul Dempsey play as White?
As White, Paul Dempsey's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Torre Attack (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Dempsey play as Black?
As Black, Paul Dempsey most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Paul Dempsey's FIDE rating?
Paul Dempsey is currently rated 2,147 in classical chess, 2,138 in rapid and 2,141 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,204 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Paul Dempsey played?
Our database contains 116 games by Paul Dempsey, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 31 draws, 56 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Dempsey?
116 games by Paul Dempsey 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.