Prepare against Paul Foster
United Kingdom · World #123,803 classical · FIDE ID 447706
When preparing against Paul Foster, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 148 games by Paul Foster, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Foster's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Foster 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 | 1,663 | 1,713 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,719 | 1,719 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 60 | 40 | 48 | 40.5% |
| As White | 76 | 31 | 22 | 23 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 72 | 29 | 18 | 25 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Foster's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Foster's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 90.8% | 55.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 9.2% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Foster usually continues f4 (78.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Foster usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Foster usually continues exd5 (40.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Foster usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Foster usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Foster usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 54.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 19 | 43.2% | 44.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
Paul Foster's chess games
All 148 games by Paul Foster in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 60 wins, 40 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B01 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Graham Kershaw | 1,826 | Guernsey Holiday Open | B13 |
| Oct 2017 | Edwin Baart | 1,816 | 43rd Guernsey Holiday Open | A46 |
| Jul 2016 | Jorgen Holmstrom Nielsen | 1,805 | ch-BCF U140 103rd | B02 |
| Oct 2007 | Henk Haisma | 1,692 | 33rd Guernsey Holiday Open | A00 |
| Oct 2006 | Frans Kok | 1,685 | Guernsey Holiday Open | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guernsey Holiday Open | 2012 | 69 | 37 | 1,593 |
| 44th Guernsey Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,696 |
| 41st Guernsey Holiday Open | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,465 |
| Jersey Minor Open | 2003 | 7 | 5 | – |
| 40th Guernsey Holiday Open | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,507 |
| Jersey Open Minor | 2005 | 7 | 5.5 | – |
| 33rd Guernsey Holiday Open | 2007 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,680 |
| 43rd Guernsey Holiday Open | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,793 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Foster's chess games?
148 games by Paul Foster, from Nov 2016 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 Foster has played.
What does Paul Foster play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Paul Foster opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Foster answers 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...c6 (43% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Paul Foster play as White?
As White, Paul Foster's most-played openings in our database are: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Foster play as Black?
As Black, Paul Foster most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Paul Foster's FIDE rating?
Paul Foster is currently rated 1,663 in classical chess, 1,719 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,713 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Paul Foster played?
Our database contains 148 games by Paul Foster, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 40 draws, 48 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Foster?
148 games by Paul Foster 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.