Prepare against Ben Graff
United Kingdom · World #69,221 classical · FIDE ID 424170
When preparing against Ben Graff, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (76%).
Our database contains 187 games by Ben Graff, covering Nov 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ben Graff's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ben Graff 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 | 1,823 | 1,894 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,750 | 1,821 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,649 | 1,810 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 187 | 53 | 62 | 72 | 28.3% |
| As White | 89 | 22 | 31 | 36 | 24.7% |
| As Black | 98 | 31 | 31 | 36 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ben Graff's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ben Graff's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 77.5% | 37.0% |
| d4 | 20 | 22.5% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 37.0% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Graff usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Graff usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Graff usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Graff usually continues Bf4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Graff usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Graff usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 72.5% | 44.8% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 17.5% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 75.7% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 18.9% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Ben Graff's chess games
All 187 games by Ben Graff in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 53 wins, 62 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Aidan M Rawlinson | 2,213 | chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | B06 |
| Feb 2019 | Adrian Zdanowski | 2,012 | chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | A40 |
| Jun 2021 | Nathanael Paul | 1,993 | Checkmate Covid Rematch | B13 |
| Jun 2021 | Malcolm J Armstrong | 1,993 | Checkmate Covid Rematch | D30 |
| Mar 2025 | Michael A Naylor-Eade | 1,989 | British Rapidplay | C87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Checkmate Covid Rematch | 2021 | 68 | 24 | 1,864 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 20 | 10 | 1,815 |
| chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 8 | 2 | 1,788 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 50 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,811 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,954 |
| ch-GBR U2050 106th | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,774 |
| ch-GBR Morning Open 104th | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,818 |
| ch-GBR U2050 Open 104th | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,954 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ben Graff's chess games?
187 games by Ben Graff, from Nov 2012 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 Ben Graff has played.
What does Ben Graff play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Ben Graff opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ben Graff answers 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...Nc6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Ben Graff play as White?
As White, Ben Graff's most-played openings in our database are: London System (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ben Graff play as Black?
As Black, Ben Graff most often plays: French Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Ben Graff's FIDE rating?
Ben Graff is currently rated 1,823 in classical chess, 1,750 in rapid and 1,649 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,894 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Ben Graff played?
Our database contains 187 games by Ben Graff, covering Nov 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 62 draws, 72 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ben Graff?
187 games by Ben Graff 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.