Prepare against Graham Horobetz
United States · World #8,188 classical · FIDE ID 2047322
When preparing against Graham Horobetz, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Main Line as White, 21.7% over 23 games.
Our database contains 604 games by Graham Horobetz, covering Mar 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Graham Horobetz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Graham Horobetz 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 | 2,202 | 2,267 | Feb 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,229 | 2,229 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,246 | 2,256 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 604 | 262 | 63 | 279 | 43.4% |
| As White | 301 | 132 | 39 | 130 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 303 | 130 | 24 | 149 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Graham Horobetz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Graham Horobetz's side.
First moves as White (301 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 298 | 99.0% | 49.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 49.8% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Horobetz usually continues Nf3 (54.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Horobetz usually continues Nf3 (53.2% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Horobetz usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Horobetz usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Horobetz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 127 | 91.4% | 49.6% |
| e6 | 9 | 6.5% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 90 | 90.0% | 42.2% |
| d5 | 10 | 10.0% | 55.0% |
Graham Horobetz's chess games
All 604 games by Graham Horobetz in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2022 - 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: 262 wins, 63 draws, 279 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 30 | 12/6/12 | 40.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 25 | 7/4/14 | 28.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 23 | 5/3/15 | 21.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 11/1/8 | 55.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 46 | 16/3/27 | 34.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 30 | 15/2/13 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 26 | 9/3/14 | 34.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 13 | 3/0/10 | 23.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Ivan Cheparinov | 2,686 | Titled Tue | A37 |
| May 2020 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,682 | Titled Tue | B01 |
| Nov 2022 | Alexander Rakhmanov | 2,630 | Titled Tue Early | E71 |
| May 2024 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,620 | Titled Tue Early | C60 |
| Jul 2024 | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | 2,610 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 513 | 254 | 2,314 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,374 |
| Charlotte Open | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,278 |
| Charlotte Spring IMB 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,149 |
| Nashville Summer Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,259 |
| Charlotte Spring IMB 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,250 |
| CCCSA Labor Day IM | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 2,065 |
| Charlotte Spring IMC | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,203 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Graham Horobetz's chess games?
604 games by Graham Horobetz, from Mar 2022 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 Graham Horobetz has played.
What does Graham Horobetz play on the first move as White?
Across 301 games with White in our database, Graham Horobetz opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.b3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Graham Horobetz answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Graham Horobetz play as White?
As White, Graham Horobetz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (23 games, 21.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 301 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Graham Horobetz play as Black?
As Black, Graham Horobetz most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (46 games, 34.8% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (26 games, 34.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 303 games.
What is Graham Horobetz's FIDE rating?
Graham Horobetz is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess, 2,229 in rapid and 2,246 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,267 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Graham Horobetz played?
Our database contains 604 games by Graham Horobetz, covering Mar 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 262 wins, 63 draws, 279 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Graham Horobetz?
604 games by Graham Horobetz 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.