Prepare against Paul Dupont
Belgium · World #92,210 classical · FIDE ID 216062
When preparing against Paul Dupont, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 63 games by Paul Dupont, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Dupont's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Dupont 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 | 1,752 | 1,859 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,773 | 1,773 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 34 | 7 | 22 | 54.0% |
| As White | 29 | 17 | 2 | 10 | 58.6% |
| As Black | 34 | 17 | 5 | 12 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Dupont's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Dupont's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 93.1% | 59.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 59.3% score
- …e5 (70% of these games) — Dupont usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Dupont usually continues exd5 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Dupont usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Dupont usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Dupont usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 79.3% | 60.9% |
| c5 | 6 | 20.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Paul Dupont's chess games
All 63 games by Paul Dupont in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - 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: 34 wins, 7 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C28 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Trung Nguyen | 1,916 | ch-Hannover U10 | C50 |
| Jul 2017 | Sylvain Marmenout | 1,460 | ch-BEL Open | A40 |
| Jul 2017 | Yasin Jafari | 1,245 | ch-BEL Open | D46 |
| Oct 2015 | Leon Zweigait | 1,129 | ch-Hannover U10 | B01 |
| Oct 2015 | Marvin Kieselbach | 1,086 | ch-Hannover U10 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hannover U10 | 2015 | 22 | 14.5 | 1,064 |
| ch-Hannover Bezirk U12 | 2017 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,248 |
| ch-Hannover U12 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 940 |
| ch-Hannover Bezirk U14 | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,272 |
| ch-Hannover Bezirks U14 | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,274 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 1,647 |
| 18th Brasschaat Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,792 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Dupont's chess games?
63 games by Paul Dupont, from Apr 2013 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 Dupont has played.
What does Paul Dupont play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Paul Dupont opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Dupont answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games).
What openings does Paul Dupont play as White?
As White, Paul Dupont's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Dupont play as Black?
As Black, Paul Dupont most often plays: Italian Game (12 games, 75.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Paul Dupont's FIDE rating?
Paul Dupont is currently rated 1,752 in classical chess and 1,773 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,859 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Paul Dupont played?
Our database contains 63 games by Paul Dupont, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 7 draws, 22 losses (54.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Dupont?
63 games by Paul Dupont 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.