Prepare against Paul S Cooksey
FM · United Kingdom · World #7,808 classical · FIDE ID 405051
When preparing against Paul S Cooksey, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 33.3% over 27 games.
Our database contains 242 games by Paul S Cooksey, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul S Cooksey's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul S Cooksey 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 | 2,208 | 2,310 | Jan 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,329 | 2,329 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 242 | 95 | 89 | 58 | 39.3% |
| As White | 119 | 55 | 39 | 25 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 123 | 40 | 50 | 33 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul S Cooksey's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul S Cooksey's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 88 | 73.9% | 65.3% |
| e4 | 16 | 13.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 11 | 9.2% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.4% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 65.3% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Cooksey usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Cooksey usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Cooksey usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Cooksey usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Cooksey usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Cooksey usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 31 | 46.3% | 51.6% |
| c5 | 28 | 41.8% | 48.2% |
| d6 | 5 | 7.5% | 80.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 75.0% | 55.0% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 25.0% | 40.0% |
Paul S Cooksey's chess games
All 242 games by Paul S Cooksey in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 95 wins, 89 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 27 | 9/12/6 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Artashes Minasian | 2,575 | 81st Hastings Masters Open | D07 |
| May 2001 | Jonathan P Levitt | 2,438 | chT2-BCF 0001 (4NCL) | A45 |
| May 1998 | Michael T Hennigan | 2,415 | chT2-BCF 9798 (4NCL) | E81 |
| Nov 2011 | Richard S Jones | 2,396 | chT2b-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | D19 |
| May 2013 | Simon T Ansell | 2,377 | BCF-chT1d 1213 (4NCL) Demotion pool | E68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,216 |
| chT3E-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,164 |
| chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,260 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 10 | 9 | 2,352 |
| chT2-BCF 9798 (4NCL) | 1998 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,396 |
| 81st Hastings Masters Open | 2005 | 9 | 7 | 2,009 |
| chT2-BCF 9899 (4NCL) | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,304 |
| Gausdal IM Open A | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,253 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul S Cooksey's chess games?
242 games by Paul S Cooksey, from Apr 2003 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 S Cooksey has played.
What does Paul S Cooksey play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Paul S Cooksey opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul S Cooksey answers 1...c6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Paul S Cooksey play as White?
As White, Paul S Cooksey's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul S Cooksey play as Black?
As Black, Paul S Cooksey most often plays: Slav Defense (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Paul S Cooksey's FIDE rating?
Paul S Cooksey is currently rated 2,208 in classical chess, 2,329 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,310 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Paul S Cooksey played?
Our database contains 242 games by Paul S Cooksey, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 89 draws, 58 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul S Cooksey?
242 games by Paul S Cooksey 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.