Prepare against Paul H Kenning
United Kingdom · World #83,321 classical · FIDE ID 441538
When preparing against Paul H Kenning, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 167 games by Paul H Kenning, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Paul H Kenning's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul H Kenning 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 | 1,778 | 1,892 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,881 | 1,881 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 56 | 52 | 59 | 33.5% |
| As White | 82 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 85 | 27 | 26 | 32 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul H Kenning's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul H Kenning's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 73.2% | 55.8% |
| d4 | 22 | 26.8% | 38.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Kenning usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kenning usually continues Nc3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kenning usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 38.6% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Kenning usually continues Bf4 (32.1% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Kenning usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Kenning usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 44 | 93.6% | 44.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.4% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 63.0% | 52.9% |
| d6 | 10 | 37.0% | 50.0% |
Paul H Kenning's chess games
All 167 games by Paul H Kenning in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 56 wins, 52 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 19 | 4/6/9 | 21.1% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C01 | French Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Norman Solomon | 2,083 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 65 | ? |
| Mar 2015 | Paul S N Kendall | 2,033 | chT3-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | B07 |
| Nov 2018 | Helen M Frostick | 1,993 | chT3Sb-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | C41 |
| Aug 2026 | Geoffrey R Moore | 1,965 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 65 | B29 |
| Nov 2018 | Peter Jaszkiwskyj | 1,947 | chT3Sb-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 65 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,111 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,975 |
| 1st 4NCL Autumn Online Major Open | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,499 |
| chT4-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,847 |
| ch-BCF AM U1900 Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,777 |
| ch-GBR Seniors 50 108th | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,648 |
| ch-ENG Seniors 50 | 2021 | 6 | 2 | 1,786 |
| ch-GBR 50+ 106th | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,904 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul H Kenning's chess games?
167 games by Paul H Kenning, from Dec 2014 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 H Kenning has played.
What does Paul H Kenning play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Paul H Kenning opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul H Kenning answers 1...d6 (94% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...d6 (37% of games).
What openings does Paul H Kenning play as White?
As White, Paul H Kenning's most-played openings in our database are: London System (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Vienna Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul H Kenning play as Black?
As Black, Paul H Kenning most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Philidor (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Paul H Kenning's FIDE rating?
Paul H Kenning is currently rated 1,778 in classical chess, 1,881 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,892 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Paul H Kenning played?
Our database contains 167 games by Paul H Kenning, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 52 draws, 59 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul H Kenning?
167 games by Paul H Kenning 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.