Prepare against Paul J Colburn
United Kingdom · World #62,153 classical · FIDE ID 420042
When preparing against Paul J Colburn, expect 1.Nf3 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Paul J Colburn, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul J Colburn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul J Colburn 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 | 1,848 | 2,033 | Sep 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,914 | 1,972 | Feb 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 39.5% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul J Colburn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul J Colburn's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 13 | 76.5% | 53.8% |
| e4 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 76% of White games, 53.8% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Colburn usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Colburn usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Colburn usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Colburn usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Colburn usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Colburn usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Paul J Colburn's chess games
All 38 games by Paul J Colburn in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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, 9 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B44 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Ken B. McEwan | 2,088 | chT3S-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | B38 |
| May 2012 | Craig Evans | 2,009 | chT3-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | A10 |
| Sep 2012 | Giampiero Amato | 1,986 | Leicester Atkins Open | E22 |
| May 2015 | William J Taylor | 1,977 | chT3-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | B04 |
| Nov 2011 | R Nigel Livesey | 1,907 | chT3S-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leicestershire County | 2013 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,978 |
| Leicester Atkins Open | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1,933 |
| chT3-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | 2012 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,204 |
| chT3S-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | 2015 | 3 | 2 | 2,152 |
| Wakefield 4NCL Open B 10th | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 1,596 |
| chT3-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | 2015 | 2 | 1 | 1,979 |
| chT3-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | 2013 | 2 | 1 | 1,828 |
| chT3S-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | 2012 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,181 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul J Colburn's chess games?
38 games by Paul J Colburn, from Nov 2010 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 J Colburn has played.
What does Paul J Colburn play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Paul J Colburn opens with 1.Nf3 (76% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul J Colburn answers 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Paul J Colburn play as White?
As White, Paul J Colburn's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul J Colburn play as Black?
As Black, Paul J Colburn most often plays: Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Paul J Colburn's FIDE rating?
Paul J Colburn is currently rated 1,848 in classical chess, 1,914 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,033 (Sep 2012).
How many games has Paul J Colburn played?
Our database contains 38 games by Paul J Colburn, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 9 draws, 14 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul J Colburn?
38 games by Paul J Colburn 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.