Prepare against Wilhelm Pauls
DEU · World #35,198 classical · FIDE ID 12990752
Our database contains 114 games by Wilhelm Pauls, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wilhelm Pauls's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wilhelm Pauls 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 | 1,958 | 2,054 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 45 | 28 | 41 | 39.5% |
| As White | 59 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 55 | 23 | 11 | 21 | 41.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wilhelm Pauls's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wilhelm Pauls's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 96.6% | 51.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Pauls usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Pauls usually continues d4 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Pauls usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Pauls usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 51.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 13 | 48.1% | 46.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 100.0% | 52.6% |
Wilhelm Pauls's chess games
All 114 games by Wilhelm Pauls in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 45 wins, 28 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Frank Dietze | 2,203 | 30th Wiesbaden Open | B96 |
| Aug 2017 | Tigran Poghosyan | 2,192 | 29th Wiesbaden Open | D01 |
| Aug 2018 | Michael Ernst | 2,145 | 30th Wiesbaden Open | A48 |
| Aug 2019 | Jens Hoffmann | 2,143 | 31st Wiesbaden Open | B94 |
| Feb 2015 | Alexander Ljuboschiz | 2,127 | Solingen Karneval Open | C53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niederrhein | 2016 | 11 | 4 | 1,915 |
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2017 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,085 |
| ch-Duesseldorf | 1999 | 8 | 5 | 2,206 |
| 31st Wiesbaden Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,110 |
| 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,840 |
| 29th Wiesbaden Open | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,071 |
| 9th Vellmar Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 2,013 |
| 10th Vellmar Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,023 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wilhelm Pauls's chess games?
114 games by Wilhelm Pauls, from Aug 2014 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 Wilhelm Pauls has played.
What does Wilhelm Pauls play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Wilhelm Pauls opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wilhelm Pauls answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (48% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Wilhelm Pauls play as White?
As White, Wilhelm Pauls's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wilhelm Pauls play as Black?
As Black, Wilhelm Pauls most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Wilhelm Pauls's FIDE rating?
Wilhelm Pauls is currently rated 1,958 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,054 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Wilhelm Pauls played?
Our database contains 114 games by Wilhelm Pauls, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 28 draws, 41 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wilhelm Pauls?
114 games by Wilhelm Pauls 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.