Prepare against Paul R Bielby
United Kingdom · World #65,612 classical · FIDE ID 429864
When preparing against Paul R Bielby, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as White, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 185 games by Paul R Bielby, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul R Bielby's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul R Bielby 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 | 1,836 | 1,953 | May 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,929 | 1,929 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,913 | 1,913 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 185 | 65 | 60 | 60 | 35.1% |
| As White | 86 | 39 | 30 | 17 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 99 | 26 | 30 | 43 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul R Bielby's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul R Bielby's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 90.7% | 61.5% |
| d4 | 6 | 7.0% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Bielby usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Bielby usually continues f4 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Bielby usually continues d4 (59.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bielby usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Bielby usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Bielby usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 80.0% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 8.6% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 88.1% | 48.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Paul R Bielby's chess games
All 185 games by Paul R Bielby in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 65 wins, 60 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | John Shaw | 2,430 | Marymass Open | B31 |
| Jan 1999 | Alan G Grant | 2,165 | Marymass Open | C07 |
| Apr 2015 | Jim Burnett | 2,121 | 2nd Wakefield 4NCL Open | C07 |
| Jan 1999 | Kevin McDonald | 2,100 | Marymass Open | C36 |
| Jul 2016 | Michael Surtees | 2,093 | ch-BCF Seniors 65 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Seniors 65 | 2017 | 19 | 9 | 1,970 |
| British CF-56 Championship | 1969 | 11 | 6.5 | – |
| Hawick Open | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,202 |
| Gatwick e2e4 Challengers-C | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,913 |
| ch-Northumberland Sell | 2019 | 7 | 6.5 | 493 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,945 |
| 11th Heraklio SOI Open | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 1,757 |
| 17th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,932 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul R Bielby's chess games?
185 games by Paul R Bielby, from Sep 2012 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 R Bielby has played.
What does Paul R Bielby play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Paul R Bielby opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul R Bielby answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Paul R Bielby play as White?
As White, Paul R Bielby's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 43.8% win rate); King's Gambit (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul R Bielby play as Black?
As Black, Paul R Bielby most often plays: English Opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Paul R Bielby's FIDE rating?
Paul R Bielby is currently rated 1,836 in classical chess, 1,929 in rapid and 1,913 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,953 (May 2015).
How many games has Paul R Bielby played?
Our database contains 185 games by Paul R Bielby, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 60 draws, 60 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul R Bielby?
185 games by Paul R Bielby 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.