Prepare against Paul S Eggers
United States · World #103,935 classical · FIDE ID 2087154
When preparing against Paul S Eggers, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Paul S Eggers, covering Apr 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul S Eggers's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul S Eggers 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 | 1,718 | 1,928 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,781 | 1,781 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 15 | 6 | 27 | 31.3% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 2 | 17 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul S Eggers's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul S Eggers's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Eggers usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Eggers usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Eggers usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 92.9% | 23.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Paul S Eggers's chess games
All 48 games by Paul S Eggers in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2019 - 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: 15 wins, 6 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1988 | Magdy Assem | 2,280 | NWC March Open | E12 |
| Jan 1989 | John Braley | 2,215 | NWC May Open | A00 |
| Dec 2022 | Cyrus Nisban | 2,024 | 14th Penang Open A | E12 |
| Jun 1976 | Hugh Brodie | 1,881 | Vancouver Keres Memorial 1st | A52 |
| Dec 2019 | Martin C Greenwood | 1,502 | 11th Penang Open | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Penang Open | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,451 |
| 14th Penang Open A | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,689 |
| 15th Penang Open A | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,512 |
| 17th Penang Open | 2025 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,518 |
| NWC July Open | 1989 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,395 |
| NWC August Open | 1989 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,277 |
| NWC September Open | 1989 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,215 |
| NWC February Open | 1988 | 2 | 0 | 1,910 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul S Eggers's chess games?
48 games by Paul S Eggers, from Apr 2019 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 Eggers has played.
What does Paul S Eggers play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Paul S Eggers opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul S Eggers answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Paul S Eggers play as White?
As White, Paul S Eggers's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul S Eggers play as Black?
As Black, Paul S Eggers most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Paul S Eggers's FIDE rating?
Paul S Eggers is currently rated 1,718 in classical chess, 1,781 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,928 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Paul S Eggers played?
Our database contains 48 games by Paul S Eggers, covering Apr 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 6 draws, 27 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul S Eggers?
48 games by Paul S Eggers 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.