Prepare against Paul Mishkin
United States · World #117,285 classical · FIDE ID 30929768
When preparing against Paul Mishkin, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Paul Mishkin, covering May 2019 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Paul Mishkin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Mishkin 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 | 1,682 | 1,714 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 2 | 7 | 21 | 6.7% |
| As White | 16 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 6.3% |
| As Black | 14 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 7.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2016-2026): 32 rated games against 31 different opponents, across 8 events in 2 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 | 32 | 9 | 4 | 19 | 28.1% | 1,693 | 1,530 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 20.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1,756 | 1,489 |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1,737 | 1,737 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1,549 | 1,149 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1,514 | 1,114 |
| 2020 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2,028 | 1,628 |
| 2019 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1,549 | 1,504 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1,943 | 1,676 |
| 2016 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1,918 | 1,518 |
Where Paul Mishkin has played
United States (7) · Iceland (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Mishkin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Mishkin's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Mishkin usually continues Bg5 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Mishkin usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Mishkin usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 8.3% |
Paul Mishkin's chess games
All 30 games by Paul Mishkin in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 2 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A53 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A91 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E31 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D73 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1997 | Gary Nute | 2,200 | 21st Queen City Open | D35 |
| Apr 2019 | Anna Katarina Thoroddsen | 1,027 | Reykjavik Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Boylston CC | 1998 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,976 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2019 | 5 | 1 | 1,445 |
| New Hampshire Open 50th U2100 | 2000 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,772 |
| 21st Queen City Open | 1997 | 2 | 1 | 2,242 |
| MetroWest CC Holiday Open | 2003 | 2 | 0 | 1,880 |
| 13th Vermont Resort Open | 2002 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,979 |
| 26th Queen City Open | 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1,842 |
| MetroWest CC Leap Year Open | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1,610 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Mishkin's chess games?
30 games by Paul Mishkin, from May 2019 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 Mishkin has played.
What does Paul Mishkin play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Paul Mishkin opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Mishkin answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Paul Mishkin play as White?
As White, Paul Mishkin's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Mishkin play as Black?
As Black, Paul Mishkin most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Paul Mishkin's FIDE rating?
Paul Mishkin is currently rated 1,682 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,714 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Paul Mishkin played?
Our database contains 30 games by Paul Mishkin, covering May 2019 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 2 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses (6.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Mishkin?
30 games by Paul Mishkin 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.