Prepare against Graham P Alcock
United Kingdom · World #70,708 classical · FIDE ID 406325
When preparing against Graham P Alcock, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 130 games by Graham P Alcock, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Graham P Alcock's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Graham P Alcock 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 | 1,818 | 1,846 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,775 | 1,833 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 28 | 36 | 66 | 21.5% |
| As White | 63 | 16 | 21 | 26 | 25.4% |
| As Black | 67 | 12 | 15 | 40 | 17.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Graham P Alcock's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Graham P Alcock's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 100.0% | 42.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.1% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Alcock usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Alcock usually continues d4 (46.2% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Alcock usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 63.6% | 26.2% |
| e5 | 11 | 33.3% | 27.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 90.0% | 36.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Graham P Alcock's chess games
All 130 games by Graham P Alcock in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 28 wins, 36 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 20 | 4/3/13 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A24 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Gerald Moore | 2,121 | chT3S-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | B38 |
| May 2015 | Robin W Haldane | 2,025 | chT3-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | C57 |
| Feb 2023 | Graham Smith | 1,914 | chT3E-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | B22 |
| Jan 2016 | Charles Mc Aleenan | 1,885 | chT3Sb-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | C01 |
| Mar 2015 | George Ivanov | 1,772 | chT3-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | C59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Checkmate Covid Rematch | 2021 | 12 | 2.5 | 1,850 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,726 |
| chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 1,727 |
| chT3E-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,764 |
| Gatwick e2e4 Int Open B | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,728 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 65 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,829 |
| chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,600 |
| chT3Sb-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,785 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Graham P Alcock's chess games?
130 games by Graham P Alcock, from Jan 2012 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 P Alcock has played.
What does Graham P Alcock play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Graham P Alcock opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Graham P Alcock answers 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Graham P Alcock play as White?
As White, Graham P Alcock's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Ponziani Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Graham P Alcock play as Black?
As Black, Graham P Alcock most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Graham P Alcock's FIDE rating?
Graham P Alcock is currently rated 1,818 in classical chess, 1,775 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,846 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Graham P Alcock played?
Our database contains 130 games by Graham P Alcock, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 36 draws, 66 losses (21.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Graham P Alcock?
130 games by Graham P Alcock 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.