Prepare against Graham E Borrowdale
United Kingdom · World #43,051 classical · FIDE ID 416673
When preparing against Graham E Borrowdale, expect 1.c4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 61 games by Graham E Borrowdale, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Graham E Borrowdale's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Graham E Borrowdale 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 | 1,921 | 1,999 | Nov 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,850 | 1,944 | Feb 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 17 | 14 | 30 | 27.9% |
| As White | 31 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 30 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Graham E Borrowdale's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Graham E Borrowdale's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 20 | 64.5% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 10 | 32.3% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 65% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c6 (30% of these games) — Borrowdale usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Borrowdale usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Borrowdale usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Borrowdale usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (30% of these games) — Borrowdale usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Borrowdale usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 57.1% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 6 | 42.9% | 25.0% |
Graham E Borrowdale's chess games
All 61 games by Graham E Borrowdale in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 17 wins, 14 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Thomas A Quilter | 2,162 | British Rapidplay | A53 |
| May 2009 | John C Moore | 2,063 | chT2d-BCF 0809 Demotion pool | D47 |
| Nov 2022 | Daniel B Rosen | 2,059 | chT3E-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | A90 |
| Mar 2010 | D Ian Calvert | 2,020 | chT3-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | D19 |
| Apr 2023 | Colin Purdon | 1,975 | chT3E-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,012 |
| chT2-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,842 |
| chT3E-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,025 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 65 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,818 |
| chT2b-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | 2010 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,900 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,853 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1,679 |
| chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | 2009 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,051 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Graham E Borrowdale's chess games?
61 games by Graham E Borrowdale, from Jul 2010 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 Graham E Borrowdale has played.
What does Graham E Borrowdale play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Graham E Borrowdale opens with 1.c4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Graham E Borrowdale answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...e6 (43% of games).
What openings does Graham E Borrowdale play as White?
As White, Graham E Borrowdale's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Graham E Borrowdale play as Black?
As Black, Graham E Borrowdale most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Graham E Borrowdale's FIDE rating?
Graham E Borrowdale is currently rated 1,921 in classical chess, 1,850 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,999 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Graham E Borrowdale played?
Our database contains 61 games by Graham E Borrowdale, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 14 draws, 30 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Graham E Borrowdale?
61 games by Graham E Borrowdale 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.