Prepare against Rabindra Paul
United Kingdom · World #45,851 classical · FIDE ID 2403048
When preparing against Rabindra Paul, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (25% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 55 games by Rabindra Paul, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Rabindra Paul's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rabindra Paul 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 | 1,910 | 1,940 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,836 | 1,888 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,853 | 1,884 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 20 | 13 | 22 | 36.4% |
| As White | 30 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 25 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 16.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rabindra Paul's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rabindra Paul's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 50.0% | 53.3% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 33.3% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.7% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 53.3% score
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Paul usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Paul usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Paul usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 80.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Paul usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Paul usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Paul usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Rabindra Paul's chess games
All 55 games by Rabindra Paul in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - Sep 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: 20 wins, 13 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Neil Berry | 2,302 | 124th ch-SCO | E90 |
| Jul 2018 | Fraser A Lees | 1,880 | 125th ch-SCO | A02 |
| Jul 2019 | Robert Kane | 1,850 | 126th ch-SCO | D02 |
| Jul 2026 | Sai Kong Tsang | 1,847 | Scottish Int Open 2026 | A35 |
| Jul 2019 | Duncan Walker | 1,836 | 126th ch-SCO | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126th ch-SCO | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,019 |
| 125th ch-SCO | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,013 |
| Scottish Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,810 |
| 124th ch-SCO | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,774 |
| Glasgow Open | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,702 |
| Edinburgh Allegro Open | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,707 |
| 118th ch-SCO | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,870 |
| Ayr Congress 2026 | Open | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,798 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rabindra Paul's chess games?
55 games by Rabindra Paul, from Aug 2015 to Sep 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 Rabindra Paul has played.
What does Rabindra Paul play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Rabindra Paul opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rabindra Paul answers 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...Nc6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games).
What openings does Rabindra Paul play as White?
As White, Rabindra Paul's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rabindra Paul play as Black?
As Black, Rabindra Paul most often plays: Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Rabindra Paul's FIDE rating?
Rabindra Paul is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess, 1,836 in rapid and 1,853 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,940 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Rabindra Paul played?
Our database contains 55 games by Rabindra Paul, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 13 draws, 22 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rabindra Paul?
55 games by Rabindra Paul 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.