Prepare against Paul Royal Jr.
United States · World #68,019 classical · FIDE ID 2037904
When preparing against Paul Royal Jr., expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (23% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 40 games by Paul Royal Jr., covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Royal Jr.'s most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Royal Jr. 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 | 1,828 | 2,085 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,033 | 2,085 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 14 | 0 | 26 | 35.0% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 22 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Royal Jr.'s games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Royal Jr.'s side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 50.0% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 5 | 27.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Jr. usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Jr. usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Jr. usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Jr. usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Jr. usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Jr. usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 23.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Paul Royal Jr.'s chess games
All 40 games by Paul Royal Jr. in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 14 wins, 0 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Martin Matthiesen | 2,316 | 36th Politiken Cup | A52 |
| Jul 2014 | Manuel Weeks | 2,206 | 36th Politiken Cup | C41 |
| Apr 2023 | Sam Luger | 1,958 | 15th Foxwoods Open | A43 |
| Apr 2023 | Chloe Gaw | 1,911 | 15th Foxwoods Open | B67 |
| Jul 2014 | Roar Lindblom | 1,865 | 36th Politiken Cup | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 2,135 |
| 14th Foxwoods Open U2000 | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 1,958 |
| 15th Foxwoods Open | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,827 |
| Wisconsin Int | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 2,023 |
| 8th Leiden Open A | 2014 | 3 | 0 | 1,927 |
| 125th US Open | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,816 |
| 17th Chicago Open | 2008 | 2 | 0 | 1,936 |
| 26th Chicago Open | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,890 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Royal Jr.'s chess games?
40 games by Paul Royal Jr., from Jul 2008 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 Royal Jr. has played.
What does Paul Royal Jr. play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Paul Royal Jr. opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Royal Jr. answers 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games).
What openings does Paul Royal Jr. play as White?
As White, Paul Royal Jr.'s most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Royal Jr. play as Black?
As Black, Paul Royal Jr. most often plays: Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Paul Royal Jr.'s FIDE rating?
Paul Royal Jr. is currently rated 1,828 in classical chess and 2,033 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,085 (May 2015).
How many games has Paul Royal Jr. played?
Our database contains 40 games by Paul Royal Jr., covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 0 draws, 26 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Royal Jr.?
40 games by Paul Royal Jr. 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.