Prepare against Paul Obiamiwe
NGA · World #81,898 classical · FIDE ID 8500215
When preparing against Paul Obiamiwe, expect 1.Nf3 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 259 games by Paul Obiamiwe, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Paul Obiamiwe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Obiamiwe 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 | 1,783 | 2,056 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,959 | 1,959 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 259 | 72 | 51 | 136 | 27.8% |
| As White | 128 | 41 | 26 | 61 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 131 | 31 | 25 | 75 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Obiamiwe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Obiamiwe's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 91 | 72.2% | 41.8% |
| e4 | 31 | 24.6% | 45.2% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 72% of White games, 41.8% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Obiamiwe usually continues c4 (38.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Obiamiwe usually continues d4 (26.1% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Obiamiwe usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 45.2% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Obiamiwe usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Obiamiwe usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Obiamiwe usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 35 | 50.0% | 24.3% |
| c5 | 33 | 47.1% | 47.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 76.6% | 36.1% |
| d5 | 9 | 19.1% | 22.2% |
Paul Obiamiwe's chess games
All 259 games by Paul Obiamiwe in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 72 wins, 51 draws, 136 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 22 | 8/5/9 | 36.4% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Alan M Byron | 2,241 | 10th Gibraltar Challengers A | B92 |
| Feb 2009 | Nicolas Natalicchio Escalante | 2,238 | Gibraltar Challengers | B38 |
| Jan 2018 | Paulo Pinho | 2,186 | 16th Gibraltar Masters | E99 |
| Jan 2013 | Ali R Jaunooby | 2,178 | 11th Gibraltar Masters | A35 |
| Jan 2013 | Jorgen Karlsson | 2,165 | 11th Gibraltar Masters | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 21 | 8 | 1,895 |
| Southend Open | 2009 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,165 |
| 87th ch-BCF | 2000 | 11 | 4 | 2,096 |
| FIDE World Amateur Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2026 - Blitz | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,765 |
| 16th Gibraltar Masters | 2018 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,085 |
| 11th Gibraltar Masters | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 2,077 |
| 8th Gibraltar Masters | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 2,044 |
| 15th Gibraltar Masters | 2017 | 10 | 4 | 2,019 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Obiamiwe's chess games?
259 games by Paul Obiamiwe, from Apr 2003 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 Obiamiwe has played.
What does Paul Obiamiwe play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Paul Obiamiwe opens with 1.Nf3 (72% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Obiamiwe answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Paul Obiamiwe play as White?
As White, Paul Obiamiwe's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Obiamiwe play as Black?
As Black, Paul Obiamiwe most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 131 games.
What is Paul Obiamiwe's FIDE rating?
Paul Obiamiwe is currently rated 1,783 in classical chess, 1,959 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,056 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Paul Obiamiwe played?
Our database contains 259 games by Paul Obiamiwe, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 51 draws, 136 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Obiamiwe?
259 games by Paul Obiamiwe 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.