Prepare against Grayson Po`e-Tofaeono
New Zealand · World #62,020 classical · FIDE ID 4312082
When preparing against Grayson Po`e-Tofaeono, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (57%).
Our database contains 35 games by Grayson Po`e-Tofaeono, covering Mar 2020 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Grayson Po`e-Tofaeono's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Grayson Po`e-Tofaeono 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 | 1,849 | 1,888 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,874 | 1,875 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,792 | 1,792 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 17 | 8 | 10 | 48.6% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 16 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 68.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Grayson Po`e-Tofaeono's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Grayson Po`e-Tofaeono's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 44.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Po`e-Tofaeono usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Po`e-Tofaeono usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (21% of these games) — Po`e-Tofaeono usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 100.0% | 78.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 57.1% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
Grayson Po`e-Tofaeono's chess games
All 35 games by Grayson Po`e-Tofaeono in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2020 - 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: 17 wins, 8 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Mario Krstev | 2,095 | 132nd ch-NZL Rapid | A56 |
| Jul 2026 | Thomas Van Der Hoorn | 2,009 | NZ North Island Championship 2026 | A88 |
| Jun 2026 | Bruce Wheeler | 1,917 | Auckland Rapid 14 June 2026 | C56 |
| May 2026 | Harry Redwood | 1,821 | Trusts Open 2026 | A Grade | A43 |
| Mar 2026 | Jack McConnell | 1,767 | ACC Monday Nights 2026 | Summer | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC Monday Nights 2026 | Championships | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1,861 |
| ACC Monday Nights 2026 | Summer | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1,966 |
| Auckland Rapid 14 June 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 2,041 |
| Trusts Open 2026 | A Grade | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,900 |
| 132nd ch-NZL Rapid | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,864 |
| NZ North Island Championship 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,931 |
| ACC Monday Nights 2026 | Autumn Rapid | 2026 | 3 | 3 | 2,042 |
| NZ North Island 2026 | Championship | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,034 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Grayson Po`e-Tofaeono's chess games?
35 games by Grayson Po`e-Tofaeono, from Mar 2020 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 Grayson Po`e-Tofaeono has played.
What does Grayson Po`e-Tofaeono play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Grayson Po`e-Tofaeono opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Grayson Po`e-Tofaeono answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...f5 (43% of games).
What openings does Grayson Po`e-Tofaeono play as White?
As White, Grayson Po`e-Tofaeono's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Grayson Po`e-Tofaeono play as Black?
As Black, Grayson Po`e-Tofaeono most often plays: Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Grayson Po`e-Tofaeono's FIDE rating?
Grayson Po`e-Tofaeono is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess, 1,874 in rapid and 1,792 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,888 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Grayson Po`e-Tofaeono played?
Our database contains 35 games by Grayson Po`e-Tofaeono, covering Mar 2020 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 8 draws, 10 losses (48.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Grayson Po`e-Tofaeono?
35 games by Grayson Po`e-Tofaeono 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.