Prepare against Paul Macklin
FM · United Kingdom · World #3,946 classical · FIDE ID 455865
Our database contains 113 games by Paul Macklin, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Macklin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Macklin 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 | 2,304 | 2,368 | Aug 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,255 | 2,255 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 39 | 55 | 19 | 34.5% |
| As White | 55 | 24 | 24 | 7 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 58 | 15 | 31 | 12 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Macklin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Macklin's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 100.0% | 65.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 65.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Macklin usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Macklin usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Macklin usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 41.7% | 55.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 33.3% | 43.8% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 58.3% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 7 | 29.2% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Paul Macklin's chess games
All 113 games by Paul Macklin in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - 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: 39 wins, 55 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 1/9/1 | 9.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | John Paul Wallace | 2,415 | Shropshire Open | B15 |
| Jan 2020 | Colin A McNab | 2,412 | chTa-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | B08 |
| Feb 2018 | Iain Gourlay | 2,371 | Newcastle on Tyne Open | C90 |
| Jan 2023 | Rhys Cumming | 2,360 | chT2-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | E94 |
| Mar 2017 | Sergio Adan Bermudez | 2,352 | chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telford 4NCL Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,258 |
| 105th ch-GBR | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,328 |
| 3rd Ilkley EJCOA | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,381 |
| Newcastle on Tyne Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,429 |
| chT2-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 2,289 |
| chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 7 | 6 | 2,453 |
| Bolton Easter Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 2,034 |
| chTa-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | 2020 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,349 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Macklin's chess games?
113 games by Paul Macklin, from Dec 2016 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 Macklin has played.
What does Paul Macklin play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Paul Macklin opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Macklin answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...Nc6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Paul Macklin play as White?
As White, Paul Macklin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Macklin play as Black?
As Black, Paul Macklin most often plays: Modern Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Paul Macklin's FIDE rating?
Paul Macklin is currently rated 2,304 in classical chess, 2,255 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,368 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Paul Macklin played?
Our database contains 113 games by Paul Macklin, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 55 draws, 19 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Macklin?
113 games by Paul Macklin 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.