Prepare against Paul K Beach
New Zealand · World #23,428 classical · FIDE ID 4300890
Our database contains 65 games by Paul K Beach, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Paul K Beach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul K Beach 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 | 2,030 | 2,243 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 33 | 12 | 20 | 50.8% |
| As White | 33 | 18 | 6 | 9 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 32 | 15 | 6 | 11 | 46.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul K Beach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul K Beach's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 100.0% | 63.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Beach usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Beach usually continues f4 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Beach usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 65.0% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 7 | 35.0% | 78.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Paul K Beach's chess games
All 65 games by Paul K Beach in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 33 wins, 12 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C32 | King's Gambit | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Peter Green | 2,246 | Auckland Open | E38 |
| Jan 1997 | Roger L Perry | 2,205 | North Shore Open | C45 |
| Jan 2003 | Bruce R Anderson | 2,155 | Auckland Open | B23 |
| Jan 2003 | Robert Gibbons | 2,096 | Auckland Open | B07 |
| Jan 2003 | Alek Safarian | 2,058 | Auckland Open | A32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland Open | 2003 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,290 |
| Auckland Open 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 8.5 | – |
| ch-Asian Seniors 65 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,912 |
| Auckland Summer Cup B | 1998 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| Queenstown Open | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 2,124 |
| North Shore Open | 1997 | 3 | 2 | 2,385 |
| NZ Seniors & Veterans Chess Championships 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,971 |
| Waitakere Trust Open | 1998 | 2 | 1 | 2,132 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul K Beach's chess games?
65 games by Paul K Beach, from Apr 2003 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 K Beach has played.
What does Paul K Beach play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Paul K Beach opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul K Beach answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Paul K Beach play as White?
As White, Paul K Beach's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul K Beach play as Black?
As Black, Paul K Beach most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Paul K Beach's FIDE rating?
Paul K Beach is currently rated 2,030 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,243 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Paul K Beach played?
Our database contains 65 games by Paul K Beach, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 12 draws, 20 losses (50.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul K Beach?
65 games by Paul K Beach 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.