Prepare against Rabindra Paul
United Kingdom · World #45,760 classical · FIDE ID 2403048
Our database contains 51 games by Rabindra Paul, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rabindra Paul's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rabindra Paul 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 | 1,910 | 1,940 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,837 | 1,888 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,853 | 1,884 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 20 | 9 | 22 | 39.2% |
| As White | 28 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 23 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 17.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rabindra Paul's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rabindra Paul's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 50.0% | 53.6% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 32.1% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Paul usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (21% of these games) — Paul usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Paul usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 83.3% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Paul usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Paul usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Paul usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Rabindra Paul's chess games
All 51 games by Rabindra Paul in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 20 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Neil Berry | 2,302 | 124th ch-SCO | E90 |
| Jul 2018 | Fraser A Lees | 1,880 | 125th ch-SCO | A02 |
| Jul 2019 | Robert Kane | 1,850 | 126th ch-SCO | D02 |
| Jul 2026 | Tsang,S | 1,847 | Scottish Int Open 2026 | A35 |
| Jul 2019 | Duncan Walker | 1,836 | 126th ch-SCO | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,810 |
| 125th ch-SCO | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,013 |
| 126th ch-SCO | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,019 |
| 124th ch-SCO | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,774 |
| Edinburgh Allegro Open | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,707 |
| 118th ch-SCO | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,870 |
| Glasgow Open | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,702 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rabindra Paul's chess games?
51 games by Rabindra Paul, from Aug 2015 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 Rabindra Paul has played.
What does Rabindra Paul play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Rabindra Paul opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rabindra Paul answers 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...Nc6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games).
What openings does Rabindra Paul play as White?
As White, Rabindra Paul's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rabindra Paul play as Black?
As Black, Rabindra Paul most often plays: Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Rabindra Paul's FIDE rating?
Rabindra Paul is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess, 1,837 in rapid and 1,853 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,940 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Rabindra Paul played?
Our database contains 51 games by Rabindra Paul, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rabindra Paul?
51 games by Rabindra Paul 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.