Prepare against Paul Glissan
Australia · World #98,856 classical · FIDE ID 3208788
When preparing against Paul Glissan, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 86 games by Paul Glissan, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Glissan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Glissan 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 | 1,733 | 1,887 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,872 | 1,872 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,798 | 1,798 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 28 | 16 | 42 | 32.6% |
| As White | 44 | 13 | 9 | 22 | 29.5% |
| As Black | 42 | 15 | 7 | 20 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Glissan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Glissan's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 100.0% | 39.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Glissan usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Glissan usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Glissan usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 64.0% | 28.1% |
| d6 | 9 | 36.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Paul Glissan's chess games
All 86 games by Paul Glissan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 28 wins, 16 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1997 | Mark Saulbery De Groen | 2,160 | Sydney Bekker Scheveningen | B22 |
| Jul 2015 | Arthur Huynh | 2,045 | Oceania zt | C65 |
| Jan 2011 | Peter D Lay | 1,987 | ch-AUS Major | B26 |
| Jan 2009 | Michael G Dunn | 1,986 | Australian Open | E68 |
| Jul 2015 | Sanmogam Goundar | 1,963 | Oceania zt | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS Major | 2011 | 27 | 11.5 | 1,659 |
| Australian Open | 2017 | 24 | 10 | 1,909 |
| Sydney Bekker Scheveningen | 1997 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,954 |
| Sydney Open B | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,740 |
| Oceania zt | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,944 |
| ch-Oceania Seniors | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,852 |
| ch-New South Wales U2000 | 2004 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
| New South Wales Open | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,969 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Glissan's chess games?
86 games by Paul Glissan, from Jan 2009 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 Glissan has played.
What does Paul Glissan play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Paul Glissan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Glissan answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...d6 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Paul Glissan play as White?
As White, Paul Glissan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Glissan play as Black?
As Black, Paul Glissan most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Paul Glissan's FIDE rating?
Paul Glissan is currently rated 1,733 in classical chess, 1,872 in rapid and 1,798 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,887 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Paul Glissan played?
Our database contains 86 games by Paul Glissan, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 16 draws, 42 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Glissan?
86 games by Paul Glissan 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.