Prepare against Steve Papaux
CHE · World #9,105 classical · FIDE ID 1337602
Our database contains 79 games by Steve Papaux, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Steve Papaux's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steve Papaux 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 | 2,184 | 2,230 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,204 | 2,233 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,108 | 2,109 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 29 | 19 | 31 | 36.7% |
| As White | 40 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 39 | 12 | 8 | 19 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steve Papaux's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steve Papaux's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 42.5% | 61.8% |
| e4 | 11 | 27.5% | 68.2% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 15.0% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 10.0% | 37.5% |
| h4 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Papaux usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Papaux usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Papaux usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 68.2% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Papaux usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Papaux usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Papaux usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 94.7% | 36.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 81.3% | 61.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
Steve Papaux's chess games
All 79 games by Steve Papaux in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - Aug 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: 29 wins, 19 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Devin Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A95 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Teimur Toktomushev | 2,428 | TCh-SUI 2026 | B43 |
| Mar 2024 | Tobias Baerwinkel | 2,306 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | D11 |
| Mar 2024 | Tamas Tancsa | 2,273 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | E11 |
| Feb 2025 | Gemelli,Romain | 2,203 | Djerba Open A 2025 | A00 |
| Jul 2023 | Tim Jaksland | 2,136 | 56th Biel HTO | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57th Biel HTO | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 2,089 |
| 56th Biel HTO | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 2,115 |
| 57th Biel Rapid Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,046 |
| Djerba Open A 2025 | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 2,230 |
| ch-SUI U10 | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,465 |
| ch-SUI U16 | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,947 |
| Djerba Blitz | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,937 |
| Davos Summer Open | 2021 | 5 | 4 | 2,087 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steve Papaux's chess games?
79 games by Steve Papaux, from Aug 2016 to Aug 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 Steve Papaux has played.
What does Steve Papaux play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Steve Papaux opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steve Papaux answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Steve Papaux play as White?
As White, Steve Papaux's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Devin Gambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steve Papaux play as Black?
As Black, Steve Papaux most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Steve Papaux's FIDE rating?
Steve Papaux is currently rated 2,184 in classical chess, 2,204 in rapid and 2,108 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,230 (May 2025).
How many games has Steve Papaux played?
Our database contains 79 games by Steve Papaux, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 19 draws, 31 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steve Papaux?
79 games by Steve Papaux 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.