Prepare against Graham Mooney
CM · JCI · World #45,433 classical · FIDE ID 15600106
Our database contains 147 games by Graham Mooney, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Graham Mooney's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Graham Mooney 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 | 1,912 | 2,042 | Jul 2009 |
| Blitz | 1,914 | 1,914 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 31 | 35 | 81 | 21.1% |
| As White | 74 | 13 | 23 | 38 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 73 | 18 | 12 | 43 | 24.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Graham Mooney's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Graham Mooney's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 73 | 98.6% | 33.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 33.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Mooney usually continues Nf3 (29.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Mooney usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Mooney usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Mooney usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 97.4% | 28.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 50.0% | 39.3% |
| d6 | 13 | 46.4% | 38.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Graham Mooney's chess games
All 147 games by Graham Mooney in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 31 wins, 35 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French Defense | 11 | 0/5/6 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 0/1/8 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Rogvi Egilstoft Nielsen | 2,340 | 5th EU Small Countries ol | B22 |
| Sep 2016 | Adeyinka Adesina | 2,259 | Olympiad-42 | B76 |
| Nov 2008 | Joan Fernandez Lopez | 2,095 | Olympiad-38 | B34 |
| Oct 2013 | Elaine Bamber | 2,064 | Dundee & Angus Open | B23 |
| Sep 2016 | Abdul Wahab Alothman | 2,056 | Olympiad-42 | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee & Angus Open | 2016 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,947 |
| EU-ch Small Nations zt 1.10 | 2016 | 11 | 0.5 | 1,885 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,892 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,032 |
| EU Small Countries Olympiad | 2009 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,834 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 1,992 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 2,045 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,707 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Graham Mooney's chess games?
147 games by Graham Mooney, from Jan 2009 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 Mooney has played.
What does Graham Mooney play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Graham Mooney opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Graham Mooney answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (46% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Graham Mooney play as White?
As White, Graham Mooney's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Graham Mooney play as Black?
As Black, Graham Mooney most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Graham Mooney's FIDE rating?
Graham Mooney is currently rated 1,912 in classical chess and 1,914 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,042 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Graham Mooney played?
Our database contains 147 games by Graham Mooney, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 35 draws, 81 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Graham Mooney?
147 games by Graham Mooney 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.