Prepare against David B Graham
CM · United Kingdom · World #14,808 classical · FIDE ID 408131
When preparing against David B Graham, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as White, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 297 games by David B Graham, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David B Graham's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David B Graham 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 | 2,107 | 2,240 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,024 | 2,165 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,150 | 2,162 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 297 | 98 | 108 | 91 | 33.0% |
| As White | 146 | 56 | 57 | 33 | 38.4% |
| As Black | 151 | 42 | 51 | 58 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David B Graham's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David B Graham's side.
First moves as White (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 144 | 98.6% | 58.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Graham usually continues Nc3 (59.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Graham usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Graham usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Graham usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Graham usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 35 | 59.3% | 48.6% |
| c5 | 18 | 30.5% | 38.9% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 80.3% | 53.1% |
| d5 | 10 | 16.4% | 35.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
David B Graham's chess games
All 297 games by David B Graham 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: 98 wins, 108 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 11/9/6 | 42.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A38 | Modern Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Jonny Hector | 2,488 | 8th London Classic Super rapid | C56 |
| Apr 2017 | Andrew N Greet | 2,448 | BCF-chT2 1617 (4NCL) Promotion pool | B23 |
| May 2018 | Aleksandar Colovic | 2,440 | 1st Basingstoke 4NCL Spring Bank Open A | C41 |
| May 2018 | Alan B Merry | 2,439 | 1st Basingstoke 4NCL Spring Bank Open A | C06 |
| Jun 2024 | Mark L Hebden | 2,398 | ch-ENG | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102nd ch-GBR | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 1,922 |
| chT2-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,152 |
| 100th ch-GBR | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,082 |
| 101st ch-GBR | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 2,053 |
| 103rd ch-GBR | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,134 |
| 94th Hastings Masters | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,081 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,014 |
| 93rd Hastings Masters Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,048 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David B Graham's chess games?
297 games by David B Graham, 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 David B Graham has played.
What does David B Graham play on the first move as White?
Across 146 games with White in our database, David B Graham opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David B Graham answers 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does David B Graham play as White?
As White, David B Graham's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 146 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David B Graham play as Black?
As Black, David B Graham most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 21.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 151 games.
What is David B Graham's FIDE rating?
David B Graham is currently rated 2,107 in classical chess, 2,024 in rapid and 2,150 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,240 (Jul 2004).
How many games has David B Graham played?
Our database contains 297 games by David B Graham, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 108 draws, 91 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against David B Graham?
297 games by David B Graham 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.