Prepare against Paul Russell
CM · Australia · World #84,602 classical · FIDE ID 3222632
When preparing against Paul Russell, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Paul Russell, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Russell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Russell 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 | 1,775 | 1,952 | Jun 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,877 | 1,877 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,806 | 1,943 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 18 | 5 | 25 | 37.5% |
| As White | 27 | 12 | 3 | 12 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Russell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Russell's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Russell usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Russell usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Russell usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Paul Russell's chess games
All 48 games by Paul Russell in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 18 wins, 5 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Jason Hu | 2,139 | Oceania zt | A28 |
| Apr 2018 | Emma Guo | 2,092 | 56th Doeberl Cup | C45 |
| Jan 2017 | Michael Kethro | 2,091 | Oceania zt 3.6 | B37 |
| Mar 2018 | Julian KUAN | 2,037 | 56th Doeberl Cup | B33 |
| Mar 2018 | Jeff Cabilin | 1,948 | 56th Doeberl Cup | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS Major | 2020 | 15 | 7 | 1,794 |
| 56th Doeberl Cup | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,915 |
| Oceania zt | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,942 |
| Oceania zt 3.6 | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,924 |
| ch-AUS U18 | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,949 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Russell's chess games?
48 games by Paul Russell, from Feb 2014 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 Russell has played.
What does Paul Russell play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Paul Russell opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Russell answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Paul Russell play as White?
As White, Paul Russell's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Russell play as Black?
As Black, Paul Russell most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Paul Russell's FIDE rating?
Paul Russell is currently rated 1,775 in classical chess, 1,877 in rapid and 1,806 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,952 (Jun 2018).
How many games has Paul Russell played?
Our database contains 48 games by Paul Russell, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 5 draws, 25 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Russell?
48 games by Paul Russell 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.