Prepare against Paul Salisbury
United Kingdom · World #246,582 classical · FIDE ID 450243
When preparing against Paul Salisbury, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%).
Our database contains 50 games by Paul Salisbury, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Salisbury's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Salisbury 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 | 1,756 | 1,783 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,736 | 1,777 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 19 | 11 | 20 | 38.0% |
| As White | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 26 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Salisbury's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Salisbury's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Salisbury usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Salisbury usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Salisbury usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Salisbury usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 91.7% | 63.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Paul Salisbury's chess games
All 50 games by Paul Salisbury in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 19 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Malcolm H Cooper | 1,879 | 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | D07 |
| Jan 2017 | Robin J Nandi | 1,839 | Harrogate 4NCL Open B 12th | D02 |
| Apr 2016 | Paul May | 1,817 | 8th Wakefield 4NCL Open B | D07 |
| Jan 2016 | Paul R H Clarke | 1,802 | 6th Wetherby 4NCL Open B | B06 |
| Oct 2017 | Raymond J Kearsley | 1,724 | 43rd Guernsey Holiday Open | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43rd Guernsey Holiday Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,656 |
| Leamington Spa 4NCL Open C 28th | 2022 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,804 |
| 8th Wakefield 4NCL Open B | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,810 |
| Harrogate 4NCL Open B 12th | 2017 | 5 | 1 | 1,590 |
| 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,832 |
| 6th Wetherby 4NCL Open B | 2016 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,916 |
| Wakefield 4NCL Open B 10th | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,759 |
| 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2024 | 4 | 0 | 1,457 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Salisbury's chess games?
50 games by Paul Salisbury, from May 2016 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 Salisbury has played.
What does Paul Salisbury play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Paul Salisbury opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Salisbury answers 1...d6 (36% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Paul Salisbury play as White?
As White, Paul Salisbury's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Center Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Salisbury play as Black?
As Black, Paul Salisbury most often plays: Queen's Gambit (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Paul Salisbury's FIDE rating?
Paul Salisbury is currently rated 1,756 in classical chess, 1,736 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,783 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Paul Salisbury played?
Our database contains 50 games by Paul Salisbury, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Salisbury?
50 games by Paul Salisbury 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.