Prepare against Paul Haldemann
CHE · World #28,752 classical · FIDE ID 1301705
Our database contains 81 games by Paul Haldemann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Haldemann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Haldemann 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 | 1,993 | 2,193 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,993 | 2,059 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 24 | 16 | 41 | 29.6% |
| As White | 39 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 42 | 9 | 6 | 27 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Haldemann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Haldemann's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 94.9% | 52.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 52.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Haldemann usually continues c4 (38.2% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Haldemann usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Haldemann usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Haldemann usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 100.0% | 27.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Paul Haldemann's chess games
All 81 games by Paul Haldemann 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: 24 wins, 16 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 14 | 2/1/11 | 14.3% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Alexandre Domont | 2,355 | 15th Zuerich Open A | A04 |
| Jan 1991 | Renzo Castagna | 2,270 | 15th Zuerich Open A | E74 |
| Oct 1999 | Nikola Hocevar | 2,174 | 21st Arco Open | D35 |
| Nov 2018 | Samuele Comai | 2,091 | 3rd Caldaro Open | E19 |
| Oct 2002 | Rudi Knors | 2,034 | 24th Arco Open | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Arco Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,162 |
| 21st Arco Open | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,261 |
| 24th Arco Open | 2002 | 7 | 2 | 1,875 |
| Silvaplana SKA Open | 1993 | 6 | 4 | 2,413 |
| 3rd Caldaro Open | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,104 |
| 15th Zuerich Open A | 1991 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,487 |
| Bad Ragaz Open | 1990 | 4 | 1 | 2,110 |
| chT-SUI | 2014 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,079 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Haldemann's chess games?
81 games by Paul Haldemann, 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 Haldemann has played.
What does Paul Haldemann play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Paul Haldemann opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Haldemann answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Paul Haldemann play as White?
As White, Paul Haldemann's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Haldemann play as Black?
As Black, Paul Haldemann most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Paul Haldemann's FIDE rating?
Paul Haldemann is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 1,993 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,193 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Paul Haldemann played?
Our database contains 81 games by Paul Haldemann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 16 draws, 41 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Haldemann?
81 games by Paul Haldemann 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.