Prepare against Paul Noll
DEU · World #14,322 classical · FIDE ID 16290631
Our database contains 62 games by Paul Noll, covering Mar 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Paul Noll's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Noll 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 | 2,113 | 2,161 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,094 | 2,126 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,100 | 2,100 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 26 | 20 | 16 | 41.9% |
| As White | 29 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 33 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Noll's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Noll's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 96.6% | 67.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Noll usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Noll usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Noll usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Noll usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 31.6% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 31.6% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Paul Noll's chess games
All 62 games by Paul Noll in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2024 - Aug 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: 26 wins, 20 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Floris Thuemler | 2,029 | Berliner Einzelmeisterschaft 2026 (M-Klasse) | A06 |
| Apr 1999 | Vincent Bremer | 1,928 | Rheinhessen ch-HT1 Open | B21 |
| Jan 1997 | Holger Krannich | 1,759 | ch-Rheinhessen H1 Open | A33 |
| Jan 1997 | Jens Richtscheid | 1,730 | ch-Rheinhessen H1 Open | B09 |
| Mar 1999 | Juergen Berg | 1,630 | Rheinhessen ch-HT1 Open | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SJRH U20 | 1997 | 20 | 12 | – |
| Berliner Einzelmeisterschaft 2026 (M-Klasse) | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,013 |
| Rheinhessen ch-HT1 Open | 1999 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,962 |
| ch-Rheinhessen H1 Open | 1997 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,945 |
| ch-SJRP U20 | 1997 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,130 |
| chT-GER U20 | 1997 | 5 | 3 | 2,320 |
| ch-RH U17 | 1994 | 4 | 2 | – |
| Bingen Open | 1996 | 3 | 1.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Noll's chess games?
62 games by Paul Noll, from Mar 2024 to Aug 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 Noll has played.
What does Paul Noll play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Paul Noll opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Noll answers 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...d6 (32% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Paul Noll play as White?
As White, Paul Noll's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Noll play as Black?
As Black, Paul Noll most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Paul Noll's FIDE rating?
Paul Noll is currently rated 2,113 in classical chess, 2,094 in rapid and 2,100 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,161 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Paul Noll played?
Our database contains 62 games by Paul Noll, covering Mar 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 20 draws, 16 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Noll?
62 games by Paul Noll 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.