Prepare against Paul G Jackson
United Kingdom · World #103,003 classical · FIDE ID 468614
When preparing against Paul G Jackson, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Horwitz Defense as Black, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 183 games by Paul G Jackson, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Paul G Jackson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul G Jackson 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 | 1,720 | 1,975 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,686 | 1,922 | Aug 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,674 | 1,889 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 78 | 45 | 60 | 42.6% |
| As White | 94 | 45 | 21 | 28 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 89 | 33 | 24 | 32 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul G Jackson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul G Jackson's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 88 | 93.6% | 60.8% |
| f4 | 6 | 6.4% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 60.8% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Jackson usually continues c4 (68.4% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Jackson usually continues c4 (44.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Jackson usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- 1.f4 — 6% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Jackson usually continues e3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Jackson usually continues fxe5 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Jackson usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 43 | 91.5% | 53.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.4% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 95.5% | 47.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Paul G Jackson's chess games
All 183 games by Paul G Jackson in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 78 wins, 45 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 20 | 6/7/7 | 30.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | David J Faulkner | 2,160 | ch-BCF Weekend Open | A65 |
| May 2017 | Julian T Ward | 2,139 | Frome Open | E27 |
| Nov 2004 | Christopher Duggan | 2,114 | chT4a-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | E85 |
| Sep 2011 | Craig Kennedy | 1,999 | Sunningdale e2e4 Major | C10 |
| May 2011 | Paul E Robson | 1,999 | Sunningdale e2e4 Major Open | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torquay Paignton Rowena Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 512 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Major Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,876 |
| chT4a-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,031 |
| Crawley e2e4 Gatwick Open U2050 | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,663 |
| Torquay Rowena Challengers | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,920 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 U2050 Open 05 | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,813 |
| Wellington Open | 2008 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,241 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Open U2050 05 | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,800 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul G Jackson's chess games?
183 games by Paul G Jackson, from Oct 2006 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 G Jackson has played.
What does Paul G Jackson play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Paul G Jackson opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul G Jackson answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Paul G Jackson play as White?
As White, Paul G Jackson's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul G Jackson play as Black?
As Black, Paul G Jackson most often plays: Horwitz Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); French Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Paul G Jackson's FIDE rating?
Paul G Jackson is currently rated 1,720 in classical chess, 1,686 in rapid and 1,674 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,975 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Paul G Jackson played?
Our database contains 183 games by Paul G Jackson, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 45 draws, 60 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul G Jackson?
183 games by Paul G Jackson 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.