Prepare against Paul Gould
NLD · World #85,413 classical · FIDE ID 40127710
When preparing against Paul Gould, expect 1.Nf3 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Paul Gould, covering Mar 2026 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Gould's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Gould 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 | 1,773 | 1,797 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 15 | 5 | 22 | 35.7% |
| As White | 22 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Gould's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Gould's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 11 | 50.0% | 36.4% |
| e4 | 10 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 50% of White games, 36.4% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Gould usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (27% of these games) — Gould usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Gould usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Gould usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Gould usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Gould usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Paul Gould's chess games
All 42 games by Paul Gould in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2026 - 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: 15 wins, 5 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2000 | Jeroen Wismeijer | 2,262 | 9th Haarlem AKN Open | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soest Open | 1996 | 8 | 3 | 2,202 |
| 3rd Haarlem AKN Open | 1994 | 6 | 2 | – |
| 4th Haarlem AKN Open | 1995 | 6 | 3 | 2,355 |
| 6th Haarlem AKN Open | 1997 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,090 |
| 7th Haarlem AKN Open | 1998 | 5 | 2 | 2,230 |
| 9th Haarlem AKN Open | 2000 | 5 | 2 | 2,152 |
| 5th Haarlem AKN Open | 1996 | 5 | 2 | 2,245 |
| ZSG/Computerij Open B | 1996 | 2 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Gould's chess games?
42 games by Paul Gould, from Mar 2026 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 Gould has played.
What does Paul Gould play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Paul Gould opens with 1.Nf3 (50% of games), 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Gould answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Paul Gould play as White?
As White, Paul Gould's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Gould play as Black?
As Black, Paul Gould most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Paul Gould's FIDE rating?
Paul Gould is currently rated 1,773 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,797 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Paul Gould played?
Our database contains 42 games by Paul Gould, covering Mar 2026 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 5 draws, 22 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Gould?
42 games by Paul Gould 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.