Prepare against Silvia Paddock
Sweden · World #15,962 classical · FIDE ID 1706012
When preparing against Silvia Paddock, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 25.0% over 32 games.
Our database contains 249 games by Silvia Paddock, covering Jul 1991 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Silvia Paddock's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Silvia Paddock 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 | 2,096 | 2,224 | Apr 2001 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 249 | 96 | 67 | 86 | 38.6% |
| As White | 125 | 54 | 27 | 44 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 124 | 42 | 40 | 42 | 33.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2020-2026): 29 rated games against 26 different opponents, across 15 events in 1 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 | 29 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 20.7% | 2,143 | 1,991 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 15 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 42.9% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2,246 | 1,960 |
| 2025 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2,065 | 2,065 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2,213 | 1,813 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2,218 | 1,818 |
| 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2,107 | 2,057 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2,014 | 2,014 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Silvia Paddock's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Silvia Paddock's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 92 | 73.6% | 53.3% |
| c4 | 32 | 25.6% | 54.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Paddock usually continues Nf3 (55.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Paddock usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Paddock usually continues d4 (43.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 54.7% score
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Paddock usually continues g3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Paddock usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Paddock usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 75 | 100.0% | 47.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 89.2% | 60.6% |
| Na6 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Silvia Paddock's chess games
All 249 games by Silvia Paddock in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 1991 - 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: 96 wins, 67 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 19 | 9/2/8 | 47.4% |
| A36 | English Opening | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 32 | 8/11/13 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2000 | Ella Pitam | 2,323 | Olympiad Women-34 | C09 |
| Nov 2000 | Maritza Arribas Robaina | 2,300 | Olympiad Women-34 | A58 |
| Jan 1994 | Gisela Fischdick | 2,280 | BL 9394 w | B07 |
| Jan 1993 | Irina Lymar | 2,275 | ch-EU U18 Girls | A57 |
| Aug 1998 | Johanna Paasikangas Tella | 2,265 | Stockholm Open w | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U20 Girls | 1992 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,466 |
| 12th Wch U20 Girls | 1994 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,165 |
| Olympiad Women-34 | 2000 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,329 |
| 2nd ch-EU w | 2001 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,209 |
| ch-EU U18 Girls | 1993 | 11 | 6 | 2,221 |
| Budapest IM w | 1991 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,970 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 1992 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,264 |
| ch-GER Open w | 1990 | 9 | 6 | 2,253 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Silvia Paddock's chess games?
249 games by Silvia Paddock, from Jul 1991 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 Silvia Paddock has played.
What does Silvia Paddock play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Silvia Paddock opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Silvia Paddock answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...Na6 (3% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Silvia Paddock play as White?
As White, Silvia Paddock's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 47.4% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 21.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Silvia Paddock play as Black?
As Black, Silvia Paddock most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (32 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Silvia Paddock's FIDE rating?
Silvia Paddock is currently rated 2,096 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,224 (Apr 2001).
How many games has Silvia Paddock played?
Our database contains 249 games by Silvia Paddock, covering Jul 1991 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 67 draws, 86 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Silvia Paddock?
249 games by Silvia Paddock 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.