Prepare against Paul Madden
United Kingdom · World #18,380 classical · FIDE ID 435953
When preparing against Paul Madden, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 61 games by Paul Madden, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Madden's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Madden 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 | 2,071 | 2,108 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,090 | 2,091 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 15 | 29 | 17 | 24.6% |
| As White | 29 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 24.1% |
| As Black | 32 | 8 | 16 | 8 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Madden's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Madden's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 100.0% | 46.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.6% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Madden usually continues f4 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Madden usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Madden usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 100.0% | 60.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Paul Madden's chess games
All 61 games by Paul Madden in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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, 29 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D90 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Hendrik Hoffmann | 2,242 | chT2-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | A43 |
| Jan 2020 | Tom Farrand | 2,153 | chT-BCF 3Sa 1920 (4NCL) | C12 |
| May 2018 | Martin Carpenter | 2,085 | chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | C12 |
| May 2014 | Stephen W Ruthen | 2,052 | chT3-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | C55 |
| Mar 2015 | Alan K Punnett | 2,050 | chT3-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BCF 2021 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,923 |
| chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,119 |
| chT2-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 6 | 3 | 1,936 |
| chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,184 |
| chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,129 |
| chT2-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,781 |
| chT1-BCF S5 (4NCL) online | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 2,132 |
| chT-BCF 3Sa 1920 (4NCL) | 2020 | 3 | 2 | 2,273 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Madden's chess games?
61 games by Paul Madden, from Mar 2015 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 Madden has played.
What does Paul Madden play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Paul Madden opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Madden answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Paul Madden play as White?
As White, Paul Madden's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Madden play as Black?
As Black, Paul Madden most often plays: French: Classical Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Paul Madden's FIDE rating?
Paul Madden is currently rated 2,071 in classical chess, 2,090 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Paul Madden played?
Our database contains 61 games by Paul Madden, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 29 draws, 17 losses (24.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Madden?
61 games by Paul Madden 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.