Prepare against Paul Perske
DEU · World #9,075 classical · FIDE ID 16234537
Our database contains 128 games by Paul Perske, covering Feb 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Paul Perske's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Perske 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 | 2,185 | 2,188 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,104 | 2,104 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,136 | 2,136 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 49 | 50 | 29 | 38.3% |
| As White | 60 | 24 | 22 | 14 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 68 | 25 | 28 | 15 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Perske's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Perske's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 56.7% | 55.9% |
| d4 | 26 | 43.3% | 61.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Perske usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Perske usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Perske usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Perske usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Perske usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Perske usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 35 | 97.2% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 40.0% | 41.7% |
Paul Perske's chess games
All 128 games by Paul Perske in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 49 wins, 50 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Roland Loetscher | 2,352 | 2nd Bundesliga Sud 25-26 | D30 |
| Mar 2026 | Jonas Hacker | 2,342 | 2nd Bundesliga Sud 25-26 | C88 |
| Nov 2023 | Alex Browning | 2,340 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | C93 |
| Jun 2023 | Samuel Weber | 2,296 | 13th Rheinland Pfalz Open | C47 |
| Nov 2023 | Pascal Neukirchner | 2,286 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Rheinhessen U16/U18 | 2015 | 21 | 13.5 | 1,587 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,227 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Sud 25-26 | 2026 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,234 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 2,368 |
| 8th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 2,075 |
| 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,125 |
| 32nd Wiesbaden Open | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 2,093 |
| 15th Rheinland-Pfalz Open | 2025 | 7 | 5 | 2,189 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Perske's chess games?
128 games by Paul Perske, from Feb 2017 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 Perske has played.
What does Paul Perske play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Paul Perske opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Perske answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Paul Perske play as White?
As White, Paul Perske's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Perske play as Black?
As Black, Paul Perske most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Paul Perske's FIDE rating?
Paul Perske is currently rated 2,185 in classical chess, 2,104 in rapid and 2,136 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,188 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Paul Perske played?
Our database contains 128 games by Paul Perske, covering Feb 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 50 draws, 29 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Perske?
128 games by Paul Perske 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.