Prepare against Paul J Kelly
United Kingdom · World #87,214 classical · FIDE ID 1801392
When preparing against Paul J Kelly, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (28%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 41.7% over 24 games.
Our database contains 226 games by Paul J Kelly, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul J Kelly's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul J Kelly 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 | 1,767 | 1,951 | Dec 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,872 | 1,877 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,854 | 1,949 | Jan 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 226 | 83 | 31 | 112 | 36.7% |
| As White | 108 | 37 | 13 | 58 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 118 | 46 | 18 | 54 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul J Kelly's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul J Kelly's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 76.9% | 40.4% |
| d4 | 22 | 20.4% | 43.2% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 40.4% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Kelly usually continues a3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kelly usually continues Nf3 (42.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kelly usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 43.2% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Kelly usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Kelly usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kelly usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 37.5% | 47.6% |
| g6 | 12 | 21.4% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 9 | 16.1% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 5.4% | 83.3% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 11 | 28.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 28.2% | 18.2% |
| g6 | 10 | 25.6% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 5 | 12.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.1% | 0.0% |
Paul J Kelly's chess games
All 226 games by Paul J Kelly in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 83 wins, 31 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 10/3/11 | 41.7% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A40 | Rat Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Walter Braun | 2,223 | ch-WLS 60th | D01 |
| Jan 1993 | Evelin Kuenzner | 2,160 | Isle of Man Open | B02 |
| Jan 2011 | Andrew D Green | 2,141 | 86th Hastings Masters Open | E80 |
| Apr 2011 | Gareth Morris | 2,131 | ch-WLS 57th | B20 |
| Jan 2011 | Fiona Steil-Antoni | 2,118 | 9th Gibraltar Masters | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-WLS | 2013 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,072 |
| Isle of Man Open | 2010 | 24 | 8 | 1,973 |
| Hastings Masters Open | 2023 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,651 |
| 86th Hastings Masters Open | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,935 |
| 9th Gibraltar Masters | 2011 | 8 | 2 | 1,867 |
| Jersey Open | 2003 | 7 | 3 | 2,079 |
| chT3a-BCF 0001 (4NCL) | 2001 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,909 |
| Jersey Major Open | 2004 | 7 | 3 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul J Kelly's chess games?
226 games by Paul J Kelly, from Mar 2011 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 Kelly has played.
What does Paul J Kelly play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Paul J Kelly opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul J Kelly answers 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (28% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games).
What openings does Paul J Kelly play as White?
As White, Paul J Kelly's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Alekhine Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul J Kelly play as Black?
As Black, Paul J Kelly most often plays: Modern Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Paul J Kelly's FIDE rating?
Paul J Kelly is currently rated 1,767 in classical chess, 1,872 in rapid and 1,854 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,951 (Dec 2013).
How many games has Paul J Kelly played?
Our database contains 226 games by Paul J Kelly, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 31 draws, 112 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul J Kelly?
226 games by Paul J Kelly 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.