Prepare against Graham Kershaw
United Kingdom · World #91,539 classical · FIDE ID 448826
When preparing against Graham Kershaw, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Graham Kershaw, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Graham Kershaw's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Graham Kershaw 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 | 1,754 | 1,754 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 7 | 13 | 10 | 23.3% |
| As White | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Graham Kershaw's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Graham Kershaw's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kershaw usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Kershaw usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kershaw usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Graham Kershaw's chess games
All 30 games by Graham Kershaw in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 7 wins, 13 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | John Glover | 1,826 | 42nd Guernsey Holiday Open | B01 |
| Oct 2016 | Matthew Kirk | 1,791 | 42nd Guernsey Holiday Open | A13 |
| Oct 2009 | Pia Van Rossum | 1,661 | Guernsey Holiday Open | D53 |
| Oct 2017 | Rutger Almquist | 1,589 | 43rd Guernsey Holiday Open | B13 |
| Oct 2016 | Sidney A Jones | 1,472 | 42nd Guernsey Holiday Open | C89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42nd Guernsey Holiday Open | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,677 |
| Guernsey Holiday Open | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,557 |
| 46th Guernsey Open | 2022 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,644 |
| 44th Guernsey Open | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,440 |
| 43rd Guernsey Holiday Open | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,718 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Graham Kershaw's chess games?
30 games by Graham Kershaw, from Nov 2015 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 Kershaw has played.
What does Graham Kershaw play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Graham Kershaw opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Graham Kershaw answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Graham Kershaw play as White?
As White, Graham Kershaw's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Graham Kershaw play as Black?
As Black, Graham Kershaw most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Graham Kershaw's FIDE rating?
Graham Kershaw is currently rated 1,754 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,754 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Graham Kershaw played?
Our database contains 30 games by Graham Kershaw, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 13 draws, 10 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Graham Kershaw?
30 games by Graham Kershaw 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.