Prepare against Paul Lambert
Spain · World #97,421 classical · FIDE ID 54564824
When preparing against Paul Lambert, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 34 games by Paul Lambert, covering May 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Paul Lambert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Lambert 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 | 1,738 | 1,749 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,632 | 1,666 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,575 | 1,575 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 13 | 5 | 16 | 38.2% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 38.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2018-2026): 383 rated games against 339 different opponents, across 84 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 186 | 75 | 34 | 77 | 40.3% | 1,552 | 1,450 | 9 |
| Rapid | 180 | 63 | 13 | 104 | 35.0% | 1,652 | 1,505 | 3 |
| Blitz | 17 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 35.3% | 1,473 | 1,366 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 200 | 39 | 26 | 135 | 19.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 68 | 38 | 8 | 22 | 55.9% |
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 45 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | – | – |
| 2025 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 1,813 | 1,591 |
| 2024 | 52 | 22 | 7 | 23 | 1,729 | 1,669 |
| 2023 | 45 | 21 | 11 | 13 | 1,516 | 1,478 |
| 2022 | 104 | 38 | 6 | 60 | 1,608 | 1,418 |
| 2021 | 56 | 20 | 8 | 28 | 1,602 | 1,500 |
| 2020 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 1,653 | 1,580 |
| 2019 | 40 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 1,573 | 1,500 |
| 2018 | 49 | 16 | 3 | 30 | 1,499 | 1,289 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Lambert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Lambert's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Lambert usually continues Bf4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Lambert usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Lambert usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 58.3% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Paul Lambert's chess games
All 34 games by Paul Lambert in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - Oct 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: 13 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Emilio Tardio Fran | 1,730 | 22nd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | B12 |
| Oct 2019 | Joan Bosch Ricart | 1,578 | 13th Roncana Open B | D00 |
| Jul 2022 | Marc Subirana Santos | 1,559 | 22nd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | B07 |
| Jun 2019 | Joan Codina Rodriguez | 1,529 | 13th Llinars del Valles Open B | C44 |
| Jun 2023 | Junia Taltavull Hidalgo | 1,470 | 23rd Foment Martinenc Open C | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Llinars del Valles Open B | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,475 |
| 23rd Foment Martinenc Open C | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,507 |
| 12th Llinars del Valles Open B | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,263 |
| 22nd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,576 |
| 13th Roncana Open B | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,402 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Lambert's chess games?
34 games by Paul Lambert, from May 2018 to Oct 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 Lambert has played.
What does Paul Lambert play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Paul Lambert opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Lambert answers 1...c6 (58% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Paul Lambert play as White?
As White, Paul Lambert's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Lambert play as Black?
As Black, Paul Lambert most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Paul Lambert's FIDE rating?
Paul Lambert is currently rated 1,738 in classical chess, 1,632 in rapid and 1,575 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,749 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Paul Lambert played?
Our database contains 34 games by Paul Lambert, covering May 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Lambert?
34 games by Paul Lambert 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.