Prepare against Graeme N Buckley
IM · United Kingdom · World #5,266 classical · FIDE ID 402265
When preparing against Graeme N Buckley, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 24.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 827 games by Graeme N Buckley, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Graeme N Buckley's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Graeme N Buckley 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 | 2,266 | 2,420 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,191 | 2,344 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,197 | 2,346 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 827 | 387 | 152 | 288 | 46.8% |
| As White | 417 | 213 | 83 | 121 | 51.1% |
| As Black | 410 | 174 | 69 | 167 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Graeme N Buckley's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Graeme N Buckley's side.
First moves as White (417 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 299 | 71.7% | 59.0% |
| e4 | 101 | 24.2% | 69.8% |
| b4 | 7 | 1.7% | 57.1% |
| g3 | 4 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.7% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 59.0% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Buckley usually continues c4 (53.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Buckley usually continues c4 (61.6% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Buckley usually continues e4 (92.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 69.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Buckley usually continues Nf3 (65.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Buckley usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Buckley usually continues d4 (84.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 145 | 81.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 12 | 6.7% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 9 | 5.0% | 77.8% |
| d5 | 8 | 4.5% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 145 | 90.6% | 49.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 4.4% | 71.4% |
| g6 | 6 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Graeme N Buckley's chess games
All 827 games by Graeme N Buckley in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 387 wins, 152 draws, 288 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 41 | 22/10/9 | 53.7% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 28 | 16/3/9 | 57.1% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 25 | 15/5/5 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 24 | 22/1/1 | 91.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 21 | 11/4/6 | 52.4% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 19 | 13/0/6 | 68.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 49 | 16/4/29 | 32.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 36 | 13/6/17 | 36.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 35 | 19/4/12 | 54.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 25 | 6/3/16 | 24.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20 | 10/2/8 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| A10 | English Opening | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2004 | Mark L Hebden | 2,559 | chT-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | D00 |
| Aug 2001 | Abhijit Kunte | 2,547 | London MSO Banwell Memorial | E54 |
| Aug 2001 | Pentala Harikrishna | 2,522 | London MSO Banwell Memorial | C02 |
| Aug 2009 | Keith C Arkell | 2,521 | 96th ch-GBR | C02 |
| Jan 1991 | Joseph G. Gallagher | 2,520 | Hastings Challengers 9192 | B81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham YM | 1992 | 26 | 8.5 | 2,200 |
| Isle of Man Open | 1997 | 21 | 10 | 2,347 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 21 | 15.5 | 2,249 |
| London MSO Banwell Memorial | 2001 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,497 |
| London Classic Open | 2011 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,396 |
| 30th Wch U20 | 1991 | 13 | 6 | 2,261 |
| 96th ch-GBR | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,323 |
| Walsall Open | 1997 | 11 | 5 | 2,377 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mark L Hebden (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Graeme N Buckley's chess games?
827 games by Graeme N Buckley, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Graeme N Buckley has played.
What does Graeme N Buckley play on the first move as White?
Across 417 games with White in our database, Graeme N Buckley opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.b4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Graeme N Buckley answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Graeme N Buckley play as White?
As White, Graeme N Buckley's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (41 games, 53.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (28 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 417 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Graeme N Buckley play as Black?
As Black, Graeme N Buckley most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (49 games, 32.7% win rate); Indian Defense (36 games, 36.1% win rate); Sicilian (35 games, 54.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 410 games.
What is Graeme N Buckley's FIDE rating?
Graeme N Buckley is currently rated 2,266 in classical chess, 2,191 in rapid and 2,197 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,420 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Graeme N Buckley played?
Our database contains 827 games by Graeme N Buckley, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 387 wins, 152 draws, 288 losses (46.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Graeme N Buckley?
827 games by Graeme N Buckley 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.