Prepare against Shourya Paul
India · World #1,631 classical · FIDE ID 25155490
When preparing against Shourya Paul, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 37 games by Shourya Paul, covering Jun 2019 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Shourya Paul's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shourya 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 | 2,404 | 2,404 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,845 | 1,846 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,909 | 1,981 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 6 | 9 | 22 | 16.2% |
| As White | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 17.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 607 rated games against 547 different opponents, across 66 events in 3 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 | 235 | 129 | 54 | 52 | 54.9% | 1,562 | 1,656 | 19 |
| Rapid | 61 | 36 | 7 | 18 | 59.0% | 1,584 | 1,654 | 8 |
| Blitz | 18 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 61.1% | 1,711 | 1,845 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 232 | 47 | 72 | 113 | 20.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 301 | 196 | 61 | 44 | 65.1% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs IM · 6 vs FM · 9 vs CM · 4 vs WIM · 4 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 64 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 85 | 40 | 17 | 28 | 1,892 | 1,940 |
| 2025 | 154 | 72 | 38 | 44 | 1,895 | 1,961 |
| 2024 | 101 | 48 | 30 | 23 | 1,789 | 1,875 |
| 2023 | 85 | 39 | 21 | 25 | 1,626 | 1,688 |
| 2022 | 98 | 59 | 19 | 20 | 1,415 | 1,530 |
| 2021 | 37 | 19 | 6 | 12 | 1,446 | 1,446 |
| 2019 | 47 | 22 | 8 | 17 | 1,269 | 1,069 |
Where Shourya Paul has played
India (64) · Bangladesh (1) · Thailand (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shourya Paul's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shourya Paul's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 21.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 21.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Paul usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Paul usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Paul usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 93.3% | 32.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Shourya Paul's chess games
All 37 games by Shourya Paul in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2019 - 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: 6 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B61 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E65 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Andres Rojas Fernandez | 1,954 | 26th Sant Marti Open 2026 | C11 |
| Jul 2026 | Joaquin Marc Garcia Huerta | 1,888 | 26th Sant Marti Open 2026 | B07 |
| Jul 2026 | Diana Tynyshtyk | 1,885 | 26th Sant Marti Open 2026 | C70 |
| Jul 2026 | Sebastian Mokhber-Garcia | 1,842 | 26th Sant Marti Open 2026 | B61 |
| Jul 2024 | Hossain Faisal | 1,835 | 1st Dhaka Elegant Chess Academy | C20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th Sant Marti Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,067 |
| 48th Barbera Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,907 |
| 1st Dhaka Elegant Chess Academy | 2024 | 3 | 2 | 2,041 |
| KCA International | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 2,129 |
| 5th Leca Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,131 |
| 15th KIIT Cat A Open | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,863 |
| Aurionpro Mumbai IGM Open | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,015 |
| 14th Bhubaneswar Open A | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,899 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shourya Paul's chess games?
37 games by Shourya Paul, from Jun 2019 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 Shourya Paul has played.
What does Shourya Paul play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Shourya Paul opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shourya Paul answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games).
What openings does Shourya Paul play as White?
As White, Shourya Paul's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shourya Paul play as Black?
As Black, Shourya Paul most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Shourya Paul's FIDE rating?
Shourya Paul is currently rated 2,404 in classical chess, 1,845 in rapid and 1,909 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,404 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Shourya Paul played?
Our database contains 37 games by Shourya Paul, covering Jun 2019 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses (16.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shourya Paul?
37 games by Shourya 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.