Prepare against Paul H. Beckwith
Canada · World #28,936 classical · FIDE ID 2601800
Our database contains 39 games by Paul H. Beckwith, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul H. Beckwith's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul H. Beckwith 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 | 2,161 | 2,179 | Jan 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 30.8% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul H. Beckwith's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul H. Beckwith's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Beckwith usually continues Ne2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Beckwith usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Beckwith usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 22.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 45.5% | 80.0% |
Paul H. Beckwith's chess games
All 39 games by Paul H. Beckwith in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 12 wins, 10 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Ron Livshits | 2,420 | Toronto | A31 |
| Jan 1996 | Bryon Nickoloff | 2,410 | Toronto | C01 |
| Jan 1996 | Ian T. Findlay | 2,345 | Toronto | B20 |
| Jan 1996 | Eduardo Teodoro | 2,265 | Toronto | B38 |
| Feb 2003 | Denis Strenzwilk | 2,154 | Bermuda Open Playoff Amateur | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,312 |
| Bermuda Open | 2005 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,478 |
| 6th Financial Concept Open | 1999 | 5 | 2 | 2,085 |
| Toronto Open | 1998 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,152 |
| Bermuda Open Playoff Amateur | 2003 | 5 | 4 | 2,353 |
| ch-CAN Open | 1996 | 2 | 0 | 1,940 |
| Hamilton Van der Wel Memorial | 1996 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,132 |
| Canadian Open | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1,407 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul H. Beckwith's chess games?
39 games by Paul H. Beckwith, from Apr 2003 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 H. Beckwith has played.
What does Paul H. Beckwith play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Paul H. Beckwith opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul H. Beckwith answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games).
What openings does Paul H. Beckwith play as White?
As White, Paul H. Beckwith's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul H. Beckwith play as Black?
As Black, Paul H. Beckwith most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Paul H. Beckwith's FIDE rating?
Paul H. Beckwith is currently rated 2,161 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Paul H. Beckwith played?
Our database contains 39 games by Paul H. Beckwith, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 10 draws, 17 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul H. Beckwith?
39 games by Paul H. Beckwith 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.