Prepare against Alexander Graf
GM · DEU · World #656 classical · FIDE ID 4680804
Our database contains 1,932 games by Alexander Graf, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Graf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Graf 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 | 2,492 | 2,661 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,932 | 980 | 613 | 339 | 50.7% |
| As White | 989 | 568 | 292 | 129 | 57.4% |
| As Black | 943 | 412 | 321 | 210 | 43.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Graf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Graf's side.
First moves as White (989 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 862 | 87.2% | 72.9% |
| Nf3 | 58 | 5.9% | 72.4% |
| e4 | 35 | 3.5% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 29 | 2.9% | 65.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 72.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Graf usually continues c4 (71.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Graf usually continues c4 (74.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Graf usually continues c4 (75.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 72.4% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Graf usually continues c4 (68.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Graf usually continues g3 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Graf usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (422 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 198 | 46.9% | 59.6% |
| e6 | 95 | 22.5% | 64.7% |
| c5 | 68 | 16.1% | 72.1% |
| g6 | 32 | 7.6% | 68.8% |
| c6 | 19 | 4.5% | 65.8% |
| d6 | 6 | 1.4% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (364 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 230 | 63.2% | 58.9% |
| d5 | 102 | 28.0% | 51.5% |
| e6 | 16 | 4.4% | 46.9% |
| g6 | 8 | 2.2% | 87.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Alexander Graf's chess games
All 1,932 games by Alexander Graf 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: 980 wins, 613 draws, 339 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 144 | 77/46/21 | 53.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 113 | 55/46/12 | 48.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 90 | 56/23/11 | 62.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 75 | 44/14/17 | 58.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 57 | 26/22/9 | 45.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 56 | 46/7/3 | 82.1% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 37 | 26/7/4 | 70.3% |
| A33 | English Opening | 34 | 20/9/5 | 58.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 32 | 13/15/4 | 40.6% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 30 | 19/9/2 | 63.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 89 | 31/32/26 | 34.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 85 | 22/39/24 | 25.9% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 58 | 19/31/8 | 32.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 46 | 29/9/8 | 63.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 38 | 13/16/9 | 34.2% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28 | 20/3/5 | 71.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 26 | 11/12/3 | 42.3% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 26 | 16/4/6 | 61.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 25 | 6/13/6 | 24.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 24 | 13/8/3 | 54.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Vassily Ivanchuk | 2,787 | 20th Carlos Torre Wimbledon | A14 |
| Oct 2017 | Michael Adams | 2,727 | Bundesliga 2017-18 | C07 |
| May 2003 | Alexander Khalifman | 2,702 | chT-ESP | C96 |
| Jun 2003 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,701 | 4th ch-EU | D13 |
| May 2006 | Sergei Rublevsky | 2,687 | Olympiad-37 | D27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-URS Army | 1991 | 77 | 42 | 2,457 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2010 | 72 | 56.5 | 2,558 |
| Groningen Open | 1999 | 32 | 24.5 | 2,676 |
| ch-GER g/5 Internet 1st | 2003 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,485 |
| Aegina Open | 1997 | 22 | 19.5 | 2,687 |
| ch-URS otbor | 1987 | 21 | 10 | 2,436 |
| Khodzhaev Memorial | 1987 | 21 | 12 | 2,512 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2020 | 20 | 14.5 | 2,550 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vasyl Ivanchuk (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Graf's chess games?
1,932 games by Alexander Graf, 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 Alexander Graf has played.
What does Alexander Graf play on the first move as White?
Across 989 games with White in our database, Alexander Graf opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Graf answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Alexander Graf play as White?
As White, Alexander Graf's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (144 games, 53.5% win rate); Slav Defense (113 games, 48.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (90 games, 62.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 989 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Graf play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Graf most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (89 games, 34.8% win rate); Indian Defense (85 games, 25.9% win rate); Slav Defense (58 games, 32.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 943 games.
What is Alexander Graf's FIDE rating?
Alexander Graf is currently rated 2,492 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,661 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Alexander Graf played?
Our database contains 1,932 games by Alexander Graf, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 980 wins, 613 draws, 339 losses (50.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Graf?
1,932 games by Alexander Graf 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.