Prepare against Paul Morant
Finland · World #30,037 classical · FIDE ID 503517
Our database contains 255 games by Paul Morant, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Morant's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Morant 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 | 1,985 | 2,215 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,968 | 1,976 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,906 | 1,976 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 255 | 73 | 90 | 92 | 28.6% |
| As White | 123 | 43 | 45 | 35 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 132 | 30 | 45 | 57 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Morant's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Morant's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 69.1% | 55.3% |
| d4 | 23 | 18.7% | 60.9% |
| c4 | 8 | 6.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 5.7% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Morant usually continues Nf3 (59.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Morant usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Morant usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Morant usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Morant usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Morant usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 45.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 17 | 28.8% | 44.1% |
| e5 | 9 | 15.3% | 5.6% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 47.8% | 36.4% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 37.0% | 32.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.5% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Paul Morant's chess games
All 255 games by Paul Morant in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 73 wins, 90 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A36 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Sampsa Nyysti | 2,368 | chT1A-FIN 0405 | C90 |
| Jan 1986 | Martti Lauren | 2,345 | chT-FIN | A43 |
| Jan 2002 | Igor Vasiliev | 2,297 | Turku Open | B16 |
| Apr 2014 | Carlo Micheli | 2,289 | chT-EU Seniors | B40 |
| Oct 2014 | Tapio Salo | 2,283 | chT1A-FIN 1415 | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN | 1994 | 50 | 24.5 | 2,251 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2015 | 30 | 15.5 | 2,127 |
| 15th chT-EU Seniors | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,231 |
| 12th chT-EU Seniors | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,346 |
| chT-FIN1B 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 2,003 |
| chT-FIN 2022 | 2022 | 8 | 1 | 1,815 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,930 |
| chT1-FIN West 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,061 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Morant's chess games?
255 games by Paul Morant, from Apr 2003 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 Morant has played.
What does Paul Morant play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Paul Morant opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Morant answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Paul Morant play as White?
As White, Paul Morant's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Gambit (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Morant play as Black?
As Black, Paul Morant most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 132 games.
What is Paul Morant's FIDE rating?
Paul Morant is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess, 1,968 in rapid and 1,906 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Paul Morant played?
Our database contains 255 games by Paul Morant, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 90 draws, 92 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Morant?
255 games by Paul Morant 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.