Prepare against Graham Paterson
United Kingdom · World #8,422 classical · FIDE ID 2400804
Our database contains 40 games by Graham Paterson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Graham Paterson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Graham Paterson 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 | 2,197 | 2,207 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 40.0% |
| As White | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Graham Paterson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Graham Paterson's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 8 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 31.8% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 4 | 18.2% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 36% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Paterson usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Paterson usually continues fxe5 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Paterson usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (71% of these games) — Paterson usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Paterson usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 69.2% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Graham Paterson's chess games
All 40 games by Graham Paterson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 16 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A21 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Andrew J Muir | 2,305 | SCO Congress | B31 |
| Jan 1994 | Richard A Bates | 2,260 | London Open | A57 |
| Jan 1995 | Neil Berry | 2,185 | SCO ECC | A03 |
| Jan 1995 | Eoin S Campbell | 2,085 | SCO ECC | A41 |
| Jun 2004 | Geoff Lee | 1,298 | ch-Victoria Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCO ECC | 1995 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,271 |
| Edinburgh ECC 5th | 1996 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,227 |
| ch-Victoria Open | 2004 | 6 | 2 | 1,236 |
| London Open | 1994 | 5 | 2 | 2,198 |
| Edinburgh Premier | 2006 | 3 | 1 | 1,883 |
| Grangemouth Open 2 | 2000 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,239 |
| chT-SCO div2 | 1996 | 1 | 0 | – |
| SCO Congress | 1998 | 1 | 1 | 2,705 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Graham Paterson's chess games?
40 games by Graham Paterson, from Apr 2003 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 Paterson has played.
What does Graham Paterson play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Graham Paterson opens with 1.f4 (36% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Graham Paterson answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Graham Paterson play as White?
As White, Graham Paterson's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Hungarian Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Graham Paterson play as Black?
As Black, Graham Paterson most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Graham Paterson's FIDE rating?
Graham Paterson is currently rated 2,197 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Graham Paterson played?
Our database contains 40 games by Graham Paterson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Graham Paterson?
40 games by Graham Paterson 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.