Prepare against Paul Walsh
Ireland · World #16,157 classical · FIDE ID 2501260
When preparing against Paul Walsh, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Paul Walsh, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Walsh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Walsh 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 | 2,093 | 2,147 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 39.0% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Walsh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Walsh's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 84.2% | 53.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Walsh usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Walsh usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Walsh usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 75.0% score
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Walsh usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Walsh usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 60.0% | 77.8% |
| e5 | 5 | 33.3% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Paul Walsh's chess games
All 41 games by Paul Walsh in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 16 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A33 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D40 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Allan Beveridge | 2,138 | ch-IRL | B33 |
| Sep 2015 | Rory Quinn | 2,080 | ch-Munster | C60 |
| Jul 2013 | John L Hughes | 2,046 | ch-IRL | A33 |
| Jul 2013 | Martin Crichton | 1,965 | ch-IRL | B24 |
| Jul 2013 | John Cormican | 1,965 | ch-IRL | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 2013 | 18 | 8 | 2,120 |
| ch-EU Union | 2005 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,316 |
| Dublin City Masters | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,089 |
| ch-Munster | 2015 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,349 |
| Bunratty Masters | 1998 | 1 | 1 | – |
| Galway Masters | 2006 | 1 | 1 | 2,356 |
| 14th Bunratty Masters Open | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1,907 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Walsh's chess games?
41 games by Paul Walsh, from Oct 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 Walsh has played.
What does Paul Walsh play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Paul Walsh opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Walsh answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Paul Walsh play as White?
As White, Paul Walsh's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Walsh play as Black?
As Black, Paul Walsh most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Paul Walsh's FIDE rating?
Paul Walsh is currently rated 2,093 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,147 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Paul Walsh played?
Our database contains 41 games by Paul Walsh, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Walsh?
41 games by Paul Walsh 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.