Prepare against Paul S Spiller
CM · New Zealand · World #71,095 classical · FIDE ID 4300718
When preparing against Paul S Spiller, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (40%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 44.4% over 18 games.
Our database contains 76 games by Paul S Spiller, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Paul S Spiller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul S Spiller 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 | 1,818 | 2,082 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,926 | 1,973 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,916 | 1,916 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 28.9% |
| As White | 40 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 36 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 13.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 331 rated games against 251 different opponents, across 41 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 254 | 68 | 111 | 75 | 26.8% | 1,950 | 1,908 | 8 |
| Rapid | 42 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 33.3% | 1,818 | 1,780 | 4 |
| Blitz | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 34.6% | 1,867 | 1,850 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 125 | 10 | 48 | 67 | 8.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 153 | 59 | 63 | 31 | 38.6% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 3 vs FM · 13 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 1 vs WIM · 2 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1,675 | 1,742 |
| 2025 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1,704 | 1,590 |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1,743 | 1,809 |
| 2023 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1,790 | 1,723 |
| 2022 | 23 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 1,813 | 1,718 |
| 2021 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1,662 | 1,628 |
| 2019 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 1,882 | 1,906 |
| 2018 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1,830 | 1,730 |
| 2017 | 24 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 1,894 | 1,931 |
| 2016 | 37 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 1,874 | 1,923 |
| 2015 | 22 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 1,977 | 1,863 |
| 2014 | 20 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 1,893 | 1,873 |
| 2013 | 24 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 1,963 | 1,935 |
| 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2,088 | 2,021 |
| 2011 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2,143 | 1,983 |
| 2010 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2,094 | 1,994 |
| 2009 | 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 2,021 | 1,951 |
| 2008 | 20 | 3 | 12 | 5 | 2,110 | 2,035 |
| 2007 | 44 | 7 | 25 | 12 | 2,061 | 1,964 |
Where Paul S Spiller has played
New Zealand (14) · Malaysia (12) · Australia (7) · Fiji (6) · Guam (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul S Spiller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul S Spiller's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 50.0% | 52.5% |
| f4 | 18 | 45.0% | 63.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Spiller usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Spiller usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Spiller usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 45% of White games, 63.9% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Spiller usually continues b3 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Spiller usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Spiller usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 42.1% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 5 | 26.3% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 21.1% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 4 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Paul S Spiller's chess games
All 76 games by Paul S Spiller in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 22 wins, 26 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 18 | 8/7/3 | 44.4% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A91 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2009 | Joselito Marcos | 2,200 | Oceania zt | C00 |
| Apr 2014 | Peter B Goffin | 2,024 | ch-NZL Seniors | C55 |
| Aug 2016 | Nancy L Lane | 1,895 | Fiji Open 2nd | A91 |
| Jun 2009 | Herman Rachmadi | 1,842 | Oceania zt | A56 |
| Aug 2007 | Roland Brockman | 1,797 | 4th Kuala Lumpur Open | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceania zt | 2019 | 26 | 13.5 | 1,981 |
| ch-NZL Seniors | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 2,058 |
| Sydney Open A | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,989 |
| 4th Kuala Lumpur Open | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 2,006 |
| ch-Asia Seniors 50 8th | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,981 |
| Fiji Open 2nd | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 2,051 |
| 7th Kuala Lumpur Open | 2010 | 4 | 0 | 1,765 |
| ch-NZL Seniors Spiller Memorial | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1,729 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul S Spiller's chess games?
76 games by Paul S Spiller, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Spiller has played.
What does Paul S Spiller play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Paul S Spiller opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.f4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul S Spiller answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Paul S Spiller play as White?
As White, Paul S Spiller's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul S Spiller play as Black?
As Black, Paul S Spiller most often plays: Dutch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Paul S Spiller's FIDE rating?
Paul S Spiller is currently rated 1,818 in classical chess, 1,926 in rapid and 1,916 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,082 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Paul S Spiller played?
Our database contains 76 games by Paul S Spiller, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 26 draws, 28 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul S Spiller?
76 games by Paul S Spiller 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.