Prepare against Dez Graham
Cayman Islands · World #100,041 classical · FIDE ID 33100306
When preparing against Dez Graham, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Dez Graham, covering Jun 2024 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Dez Graham's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dez 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 | 1,732 | 1,732 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,694 | 1,792 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,637 | 1,677 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 15 | 1 | 14 | 50.0% |
| As White | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 50.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 325 rated games against 193 different opponents, across 48 events in 9 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 104 | 51 | 17 | 36 | 49.0% | 1,631 | 1,621 | 7 |
| Rapid | 81 | 40 | 11 | 30 | 49.4% | 1,673 | 1,698 | 11 |
| Blitz | 47 | 24 | 3 | 20 | 51.1% | 1,664 | 1,644 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 126 | 34 | 19 | 73 | 27.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 109 | 66 | 15 | 28 | 60.6% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs CM · 3 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 47 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 64 | 34 | 6 | 24 | 1,647 | 1,695 |
| 2025 | 164 | 76 | 22 | 66 | 1,663 | 1,646 |
| 2024 | 74 | 34 | 12 | 28 | 1,605 | 1,577 |
| 2023 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 1,146 | 860 |
Where Dez Graham has played
Cayman Islands (26) · Venezuela (9) · Colombia (4) · Peru (3) · Puerto Rico (2) · Aruba (1) · Jamaica (1) · St. Lucia (1) · United States (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dez Graham's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dez Graham's side.
First moves as White (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 91.7% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Graham usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Graham usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Graham usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Graham usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Dez Graham's chess games
All 30 games by Dez Graham in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2024 - Nov 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: 15 wins, 1 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Vaibhav Bedi | 1,804 | CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | O16 | B45 |
| Aug 2025 | Michael Steven Fraile Vargas | 1,602 | World Youth U16 Olympiad | B13 |
| Jul 2026 | ALEJANDRO WILSON | 1,586 | CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | O16 | B13 |
| Jul 2026 | Castillo Manswell | 1,561 | CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | O16 | B12 |
| Jul 2026 | Christopher Greene | 1,526 | CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | O16 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth U16 Olympiad | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,800 |
| CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | O16 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,749 |
| CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | Open | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,501 |
| XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O16 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,694 |
| Central American and Caribbean Youth Championship 2026 | O16 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,498 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dez Graham's chess games?
30 games by Dez Graham, from Jun 2024 to Nov 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 Dez Graham has played.
What does Dez Graham play on the first move as White?
Across 12 games with White in our database, Dez Graham opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dez Graham answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Dez Graham play as White?
As White, Dez Graham's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Colle System (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 12 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dez Graham play as Black?
As Black, Dez Graham most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Dez Graham's FIDE rating?
Dez Graham is currently rated 1,732 in classical chess, 1,694 in rapid and 1,637 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,732 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Dez Graham played?
Our database contains 30 games by Dez Graham, covering Jun 2024 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 1 draws, 14 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dez Graham?
30 games by Dez 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.