Prepare against Paul R Kemp
United Kingdom · World #31,404 classical · FIDE ID 415251
Our database contains 151 games by Paul R Kemp, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul R Kemp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul R Kemp 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 | 1,977 | 2,126 | Sep 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,925 | 1,984 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 43 | 70 | 38 | 28.5% |
| As White | 74 | 25 | 36 | 13 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 77 | 18 | 34 | 25 | 23.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul R Kemp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul R Kemp's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 100.0% | 58.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Kemp usually continues c3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Kemp usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kemp usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 34 | 100.0% | 45.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 90.3% | 41.1% |
| c6 | 3 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
Paul R Kemp's chess games
All 151 games by Paul R Kemp in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 43 wins, 70 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 24 | 7/14/3 | 29.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D43 | Slav Defense | 22 | 5/10/7 | 22.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Paul Talsma | 2,170 | chT3E-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | C56 |
| Nov 2010 | Jean-Luc Weller | 2,154 | chT2-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | D30 |
| May 2011 | Liam D Varnam | 2,112 | chT2-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | B19 |
| Feb 2009 | Alan D Lloyd | 2,110 | chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | A23 |
| Aug 2011 | David H Coates | 2,080 | 98th ch-GBR | D43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paignton Open | 2013 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,044 |
| 98th ch-GBR | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 2,175 |
| 62nd British Championship | 1975 | 11 | 4.5 | – |
| chT3E-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 2,049 |
| chT3Sb-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 2,097 |
| Paignton Bruce Premier | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,128 |
| chT2b-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,138 |
| Paington Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 2,132 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul R Kemp's chess games?
151 games by Paul R Kemp, from Jul 2006 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 Kemp has played.
What does Paul R Kemp play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Paul R Kemp opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul R Kemp answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games).
What openings does Paul R Kemp play as White?
As White, Paul R Kemp's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (24 games, 29.2% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul R Kemp play as Black?
As Black, Paul R Kemp most often plays: Slav Defense (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Paul R Kemp's FIDE rating?
Paul R Kemp is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess, 1,925 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,126 (Sep 2012).
How many games has Paul R Kemp played?
Our database contains 151 games by Paul R Kemp, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 70 draws, 38 losses (28.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul R Kemp?
151 games by Paul R Kemp 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.