Prepare against Graham A Williamson
United Kingdom · World #73,122 classical · FIDE ID 2402459
When preparing against Graham A Williamson, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Graham A Williamson, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Graham A Williamson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Graham A Williamson 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 | 1,811 | 1,853 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 38.7% |
| As White | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Graham A Williamson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Graham A Williamson's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 65.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 65.6% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Williamson usually continues Bf4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Williamson usually continues Bf4 (83.3% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Williamson usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 4 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Graham A Williamson's chess games
All 31 games by Graham A Williamson in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 12 wins, 10 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Graham J Ashcroft | 1,959 | 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | A80 |
| Jun 2019 | M John Cawston | 1,813 | 4th North Wales Major Open | A48 |
| Jan 2020 | Richard Dowling | 1,705 | 24th Harrogate 4NCL Open | D00 |
| Jan 2022 | Neal Fisher | 1,700 | 27th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | A45 |
| Jan 2024 | Ehsan Farahmandpour | 1,654 | 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Harrogate 4NCL Open | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,807 |
| 17th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,790 |
| 4th North Wales Major Open | 2019 | 5 | 4 | 1,872 |
| 27th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,751 |
| 21st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 1,741 |
| 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,748 |
| 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1,821 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Graham A Williamson's chess games?
31 games by Graham A Williamson, from Feb 2017 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 Graham A Williamson has played.
What does Graham A Williamson play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Graham A Williamson opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Graham A Williamson answers 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Graham A Williamson play as White?
As White, Graham A Williamson's most-played openings in our database are: London System (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Graham A Williamson play as Black?
As Black, Graham A Williamson most often plays: Dutch Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Graham A Williamson's FIDE rating?
Graham A Williamson is currently rated 1,811 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,853 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Graham A Williamson played?
Our database contains 31 games by Graham A Williamson, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 10 draws, 9 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Graham A Williamson?
31 games by Graham A Williamson 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.