Prepare against Paul Plum
DEU · World #38,516 classical · FIDE ID 16225678
Our database contains 161 games by Paul Plum, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Paul Plum's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Plum 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 | 1,942 | 1,961 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,922 | 1,922 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,924 | 1,937 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 64 | 22 | 75 | 39.8% |
| As White | 80 | 36 | 11 | 33 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 81 | 28 | 11 | 42 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Plum's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Plum's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 73.8% | 53.4% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 13.8% | 59.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.0% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Plum usually continues Nc3 (60.4% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Plum usually continues Nf3 (41.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Plum usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 59.1% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Plum usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Plum usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Plum usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 35 | 83.3% | 41.4% |
| c5 | 7 | 16.7% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 95.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Paul Plum's chess games
All 161 games by Paul Plum in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 64 wins, 22 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 14/1/9 | 58.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A65 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Dirk Fehmer | 2,113 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | C10 |
| Mar 2020 | Stephan Lange | 2,110 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | A00 |
| Mar 2024 | Patrick Boos | 2,070 | Oberliga Sued W 2324 | C01 |
| Mar 2020 | Stefan Pick | 2,029 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | C10 |
| May 2020 | Gottfried Eichler | 1,931 | GER Cup Net V1 U2000 | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-B | 2019 | 18 | 11 | 1,669 |
| SVR Open | 2018 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,532 |
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,756 |
| GER Pfingstopen U25 | 2020 | 11 | 4 | 1,672 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,941 |
| GER Cup Net V1 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,471 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,592 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,823 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Plum's chess games?
161 games by Paul Plum, from Jul 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 Plum has played.
What does Paul Plum play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Paul Plum opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Plum answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Paul Plum play as White?
As White, Paul Plum's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (24 games, 58.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Plum play as Black?
As Black, Paul Plum most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Paul Plum's FIDE rating?
Paul Plum is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess, 1,922 in rapid and 1,924 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,961 (May 2024).
How many games has Paul Plum played?
Our database contains 161 games by Paul Plum, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 22 draws, 75 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Plum?
161 games by Paul Plum 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.