Prepare against Paul S N Kendall
United Kingdom · World #42,624 classical · FIDE ID 412309
Our database contains 228 games by Paul S N Kendall, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul S N Kendall's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul S N Kendall 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 | 1,923 | 2,085 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,951 | 1,951 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 228 | 66 | 100 | 62 | 28.9% |
| As White | 111 | 33 | 49 | 29 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 117 | 33 | 51 | 33 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul S N Kendall's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul S N Kendall's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 111 | 100.0% | 51.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Kendall usually continues Nc3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kendall usually continues Nf3 (43.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kendall usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 50.0% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 30 | 50.0% | 46.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 97.4% | 47.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Paul S N Kendall's chess games
All 228 games by Paul S N Kendall in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 66 wins, 100 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | John J Carleton | 2,245 | chT-BCF 3N 1314 (4NCL) | B05 |
| Dec 2005 | Robert Richmond | 2,190 | chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | D36 |
| Feb 2010 | Christian Eichner | 2,145 | 12th chT-EU Seniors | B77 |
| Jan 2001 | Gareth Morris | 2,133 | chT3b-BCF 0001 (4NCL) | E01 |
| Mar 2008 | David J Bruce | 2,114 | chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Seniors 65 | 2018 | 18 | 9 | 1,917 |
| ch-BCF Senior | 2013 | 14 | 8 | 2,078 |
| chT3-BCF 0102 (4NCL) | 2002 | 10 | 4 | 2,004 |
| chT3-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,009 |
| chT3-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,983 |
| chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,028 |
| chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,116 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,092 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul S N Kendall's chess games?
228 games by Paul S N Kendall, from Jan 2005 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 N Kendall has played.
What does Paul S N Kendall play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, Paul S N Kendall opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul S N Kendall answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Paul S N Kendall play as White?
As White, Paul S N Kendall's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul S N Kendall play as Black?
As Black, Paul S N Kendall most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 117 games.
What is Paul S N Kendall's FIDE rating?
Paul S N Kendall is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess, 1,951 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,085 (May 2010).
How many games has Paul S N Kendall played?
Our database contains 228 games by Paul S N Kendall, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 100 draws, 62 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul S N Kendall?
228 games by Paul S N Kendall 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.