Prepare against Paul Doherty
United Kingdom · World #76,454 classical · FIDE ID 451126
When preparing against Paul Doherty, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (58%).
Our database contains 120 games by Paul Doherty, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Paul Doherty's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Doherty 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 | 1,800 | 1,842 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,762 | 1,815 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,763 | 1,782 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 39 | 21 | 60 | 32.5% |
| As White | 54 | 22 | 11 | 21 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 66 | 17 | 10 | 39 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Doherty's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Doherty's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 63.0% | 47.1% |
| d4 | 18 | 33.3% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 47.1% score
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Doherty usually continues a3 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Doherty usually continues Nc3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Doherty usually continues Bc4 (12.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Doherty usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Doherty usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Doherty usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 12 | 38.7% | 29.2% |
| d6 | 10 | 32.3% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 19.4% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.7% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 57.7% | 46.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 19.2% | 20.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Paul Doherty's chess games
All 120 games by Paul Doherty in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - Aug 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: 39 wins, 21 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Philip J Horspool | 2,028 | 1st 4NCL Autumn Online Open | B07 |
| Nov 2020 | David Shapland | 2,020 | Witney Online Congress Open 1st | A65 |
| Nov 2019 | Nathan L Gittens | 2,012 | chT3N-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | C77 |
| Apr 2019 | Chris Doran | 1,945 | Bolton Easter Open | E61 |
| Feb 2019 | Paul J Benson | 1,865 | Frodsham Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT5-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 10 | 6 | 1,764 |
| 1st 4NCL Autumn Online Open | 2020 | 7 | 2 | 1,785 |
| Basingstoke Spring Bank Open U1825 | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,599 |
| chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 7 | 1 | 1,631 |
| Torquay Bloodworth Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,692 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 1,848 |
| 3rd 4NCL Online Congress Open | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,628 |
| chT3N-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | 2020 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,796 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Doherty's chess games?
120 games by Paul Doherty, from Jun 2016 to Aug 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 Doherty has played.
What does Paul Doherty play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Paul Doherty opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Doherty answers 1...Nc6 (39% of games), 1...d6 (32% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Paul Doherty play as White?
As White, Paul Doherty's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Doherty play as Black?
As Black, Paul Doherty most often plays: Horwitz Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Paul Doherty's FIDE rating?
Paul Doherty is currently rated 1,800 in classical chess, 1,762 in rapid and 1,763 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,842 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Paul Doherty played?
Our database contains 120 games by Paul Doherty, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 21 draws, 60 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Doherty?
120 games by Paul Doherty 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.