Prepare against Paul Hummel
NLD · World #10,471 classical · FIDE ID 1021168
Our database contains 205 games by Paul Hummel, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Paul Hummel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Hummel 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 | 2,162 | 2,194 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 63 | 50 | 92 | 30.7% |
| As White | 106 | 41 | 23 | 42 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 99 | 22 | 27 | 50 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Hummel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Hummel's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 43.4% | 45.7% |
| e4 | 28 | 26.4% | 51.8% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 23.6% | 54.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 4.7% | 40.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 45.7% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Hummel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Hummel usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Hummel usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 51.8% score
- …e5 (46% of these games) — Hummel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Hummel usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (4% of these games) — Hummel usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 43.6% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 12 | 21.8% | 29.2% |
| c6 | 10 | 18.2% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 9.1% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 58.1% | 30.6% |
| e6 | 7 | 22.6% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 16.1% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Paul Hummel's chess games
All 205 games by Paul Hummel in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 63 wins, 50 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 4/3/11 | 22.2% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Arthur De Winter | 2,449 | 85th Noteboom Open | D16 |
| Apr 2026 | Rick Lahaye | 2,390 | Tapijtgigang Alkmaars Schaakkampioenschap 2026 | A04 |
| May 2022 | Siem Van Dael | 2,342 | Groninger Combinatie Open | B15 |
| Oct 2022 | Nick Maatman | 2,341 | 25th Hoogeveen Open | E12 |
| Aug 2015 | Erik-Jan Hummel | 2,301 | Groningen Atlantis Open | A38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2005 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,769 |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2003 | 15 | 8 | – |
| Groningen Atlantis Open | 2015 | 10 | 5 | 2,249 |
| 17th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,941 |
| 51st Groningen Open A | 2013 | 9 | 2 | 1,914 |
| 52nd Groningen Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,155 |
| 25th Hoogeveen Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,209 |
| ch-NED U14 | 2002 | 9 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Hummel's chess games?
205 games by Paul Hummel, from Oct 2006 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 Hummel has played.
What does Paul Hummel play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Paul Hummel opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Hummel answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games).
What openings does Paul Hummel play as White?
As White, Paul Hummel's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Hummel play as Black?
As Black, Paul Hummel most often plays: Modern Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Paul Hummel's FIDE rating?
Paul Hummel is currently rated 2,162 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,194 (May 2026).
How many games has Paul Hummel played?
Our database contains 205 games by Paul Hummel, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 50 draws, 92 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Hummel?
205 games by Paul Hummel 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.