Prepare against Graham P Burton
United Kingdom · World #43,457 classical · FIDE ID 470082
When preparing against Graham P Burton, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 15.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 176 games by Graham P Burton, covering Oct 2006 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Graham P Burton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Graham P Burton 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 | 1,920 | 2,123 | Oct 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 176 | 45 | 57 | 74 | 25.6% |
| As White | 90 | 25 | 32 | 33 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 86 | 20 | 25 | 41 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Graham P Burton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Graham P Burton's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 98.9% | 46.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 46.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Burton usually continues Nf3 (43.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Burton usually continues d4 (42.3% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Burton usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Burton usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 100.0% | 38.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 91.7% | 52.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Graham P Burton's chess games
All 176 games by Graham P Burton in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - Oct 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: 45 wins, 57 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 20 | 3/7/10 | 15.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A33 | English Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A33 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2005 | Alex Posazhennikov | 2,256 | chT3-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | B41 |
| Oct 2009 | Jose Maria Martinez Vicario | 2,186 | 6th Calvia Amateur Open | B01 |
| Oct 2008 | Steff Helsen | 2,171 | Le Touquet Open A | D41 |
| Apr 2007 | Juan Carlos Lakunza Oyarbide | 2,170 | 30th San Sebastian Open | C44 |
| Apr 2017 | Stephen Moran | 2,158 | chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | A65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 2,031 |
| Hilversum Open A | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,067 |
| 30th San Sebastian Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,328 |
| chT3-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,047 |
| chT3-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,156 |
| chT2-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 7 | 2 | 1,931 |
| chT3-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,085 |
| 3rd Amsterdam Science Park Open B | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,921 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Graham P Burton's chess games?
176 games by Graham P Burton, from Oct 2006 to Oct 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 Burton has played.
What does Graham P Burton play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Graham P Burton opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Graham P Burton answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Graham P Burton play as White?
As White, Graham P Burton's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Ponziani Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Graham P Burton play as Black?
As Black, Graham P Burton most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 15.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Graham P Burton's FIDE rating?
Graham P Burton is currently rated 1,920 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,123 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Graham P Burton played?
Our database contains 176 games by Graham P Burton, covering Oct 2006 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 57 draws, 74 losses (25.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Graham P Burton?
176 games by Graham P Burton 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.