Prepare against Graham Neil
United Kingdom · World #114,179 classical · FIDE ID 427900
Our database contains 33 games by Graham Neil, covering Dec 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Graham Neil's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Graham Neil 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 | 1,689 | 1,740 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 39.4% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Graham Neil's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Graham Neil's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 77.8% | 67.9% |
| c4 | 4 | 22.2% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Neil usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Neil usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Neil usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 12.5% score
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Neil usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Neil usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Neil usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 4 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Graham Neil's chess games
All 33 games by Graham Neil in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - 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: 13 wins, 12 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Vivien Webster | 1,724 | Stevenage 4NCL Easter Open U1825 | E70 |
| Jan 2024 | Neal Fisher | 1,697 | 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open C | D04 |
| Nov 2018 | Paul Bamford | 1,578 | Telford 4NCL U1825 Open | A46 |
| Aug 2026 | Asanga Gunasekera | 1,577 | 2026 British Chess Championships: | — |
| Apr 2014 | Malcolm J Winter | 1,542 | 4th Sunningdale e2e4 U1800 Open | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telford 4NCL U1825 Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,536 |
| 4th Sunningdale e2e4 U1800 Open | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,504 |
| Stevenage 4NCL Easter Open U1825 | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,665 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1,722 |
| 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open C | 2024 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,678 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Graham Neil's chess games?
33 games by Graham Neil, from Dec 2018 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 Neil has played.
What does Graham Neil play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Graham Neil opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Graham Neil answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Graham Neil play as White?
As White, Graham Neil's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Graham Neil play as Black?
As Black, Graham Neil most often plays: Orangutan opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Graham Neil's FIDE rating?
Graham Neil is currently rated 1,689 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,740 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Graham Neil played?
Our database contains 33 games by Graham Neil, covering Dec 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 12 draws, 8 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Graham Neil?
33 games by Graham Neil 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.