Prepare against William Paschall
IM · United States · World #4,257 classical · FIDE ID 2005379
When preparing against William Paschall, expect 1.d4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 11.1% over 45 games.
Our database contains 1,476 games by William Paschall, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find William Paschall's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William Paschall 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 | 2,296 | 2,429 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,375 | 2,410 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,270 | 2,318 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,476 | 430 | 699 | 347 | 29.1% |
| As White | 742 | 241 | 371 | 130 | 32.5% |
| As Black | 734 | 189 | 328 | 217 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William Paschall's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William Paschall's side.
First moves as White (742 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 287 | 38.7% | 59.9% |
| Nf3 | 217 | 29.2% | 55.1% |
| e4 | 96 | 12.9% | 56.8% |
| c4 | 90 | 12.1% | 55.0% |
| g3 | 43 | 5.8% | 61.6% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.5% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 59.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Paschall usually continues c4 (56.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Paschall usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Paschall usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 55.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Paschall usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Paschall usually continues g3 (54.5% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Paschall usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (365 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 267 | 73.2% | 51.3% |
| d5 | 36 | 9.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 18 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 14 | 3.8% | 42.9% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 1.9% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.4% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (268 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 195 | 72.8% | 41.8% |
| g6 | 32 | 11.9% | 46.9% |
| e6 | 27 | 10.1% | 57.4% |
| d5 | 7 | 2.6% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 1.9% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
William Paschall's chess games
All 1,476 games by William Paschall in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 430 wins, 699 draws, 347 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 60 | 14/34/12 | 23.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 59 | 25/27/7 | 42.4% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 50 | 12/30/8 | 24.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 48 | 12/32/4 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 37 | 12/21/4 | 32.4% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 31 | 15/10/6 | 48.4% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 31 | 6/15/10 | 19.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 28 | 4/18/6 | 14.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 10/8/6 | 41.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 24 | 10/9/5 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B60 | Sicilian | 105 | 30/48/27 | 28.6% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 61 | 18/26/17 | 29.5% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 45 | 5/26/14 | 11.1% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 44 | 9/25/10 | 20.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 35 | 8/11/16 | 22.9% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 32 | 6/13/13 | 18.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 31 | 10/11/10 | 32.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 25 | 5/14/6 | 20.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 5/15/0 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2002 | Alexander Onischuk | 2,649 | 33rd Philadelphia National Open | D58 |
| Oct 1999 | Alexander Ivanov | 2,587 | 66th Greater Boston Open | B86 |
| Jul 2002 | Alex Yermolinsky | 2,583 | 30th World Open | B56 |
| Mar 1994 | Gennadij Sagalchik | 2,554 | ch-Eastern Class 3rd | A57 |
| Aug 2022 | Adam Horvath | 2,520 | Budapest Aranytiz GM | C48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS06 GM | 2009 | 75 | 30.5 | 2,356 |
| Budapest FS02 GM | 2011 | 56 | 24.5 | 2,380 |
| Budapest FS12 GM | 2008 | 44 | 15 | 2,309 |
| ch-Boylston CC | 2000 | 38 | 22 | 2,340 |
| Budapest FS09 GM | 2008 | 34 | 16 | 2,395 |
| Budapest FS11 GM | 2009 | 32 | 16 | 2,431 |
| Budapest FS10 GM | 2008 | 31 | 15 | 2,404 |
| Budapest FS05 GM | 2010 | 30 | 14 | 2,399 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Zlatko Ilincic (22 games) · Tibor Fogarasi (16 games) · Lajos Seres (16 games) · Attila Czebe (12 games) · Alexander Ivanov (12 games) · David Berczes (11 games) · Dragan Kosic (11 games) · Zoltan Varga (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William Paschall's chess games?
1,476 games by William Paschall, from Apr 2003 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 William Paschall has played.
What does William Paschall play on the first move as White?
Across 742 games with White in our database, William Paschall opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William Paschall answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does William Paschall play as White?
As White, William Paschall's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (60 games, 23.3% win rate); Indian Defense (59 games, 42.4% win rate); Slav Defense (50 games, 24.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 742 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William Paschall play as Black?
As Black, William Paschall most often plays: Sicilian (105 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (61 games, 29.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (45 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 734 games.
What is William Paschall's FIDE rating?
William Paschall is currently rated 2,296 in classical chess, 2,375 in rapid and 2,270 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,429 (Apr 2003).
How many games has William Paschall played?
Our database contains 1,476 games by William Paschall, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 430 wins, 699 draws, 347 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against William Paschall?
1,476 games by William Paschall 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.