Prepare against Grayson Rorrer
IM · United States · World #1,566 classical · FIDE ID 30944996
When preparing against Grayson Rorrer, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (99%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 842 games by Grayson Rorrer, covering Sep 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Grayson Rorrer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Grayson Rorrer 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 | 2,408 | 2,428 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,320 | 2,320 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 842 | 379 | 136 | 327 | 45.0% |
| As White | 408 | 215 | 64 | 129 | 52.7% |
| As Black | 434 | 164 | 72 | 198 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Grayson Rorrer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Grayson Rorrer's side.
First moves as White (408 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 320 | 78.4% | 59.2% |
| d4 | 64 | 15.7% | 60.9% |
| c4 | 14 | 3.4% | 82.1% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 2.0% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Rorrer usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Rorrer usually continues Nf3 (69.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Rorrer usually continues d4 (45.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Rorrer usually continues c4 (56.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Rorrer usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Rorrer usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 148 | 74.4% | 48.6% |
| e5 | 24 | 12.1% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 20 | 10.1% | 57.5% |
| c6 | 7 | 3.5% | 71.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 136 | 99.3% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Grayson Rorrer's chess games
All 842 games by Grayson Rorrer in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - Sep 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: 379 wins, 136 draws, 327 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 48 | 26/4/18 | 54.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 39 | 24/2/13 | 61.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 39 | 16/7/16 | 41.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 36 | 12/17/7 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 29 | 10/2/17 | 34.5% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 22 | 19/0/3 | 86.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 73 | 30/6/37 | 41.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 30 | 16/8/6 | 53.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 26 | 10/4/12 | 38.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 24 | 8/6/10 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 22 | 5/5/12 | 22.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 8/4/9 | 38.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,687 | Titled Tue Late | A01 |
| Feb 2023 | Alexey Sarana | 2,668 | Titled Tue Late | B90 |
| Dec 2022 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,660 | Titled Tue Late | A01 |
| Jun 2020 | David Paravyan | 2,653 | Titled Tue | C67 |
| Oct 2022 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,646 | Titled Tue Early | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 559 | 301 | 2,346 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2020 | 13 | 8 | 2,456 |
| 11th PNWCC Online blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 2,200 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,432 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,506 |
| New York Winter GM C | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,238 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Spring IM-E | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,219 |
| Naperville Shamkovich Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,344 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Grayson Rorrer's chess games?
842 games by Grayson Rorrer, from Sep 2017 to Sep 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 Rorrer has played.
What does Grayson Rorrer play on the first move as White?
Across 408 games with White in our database, Grayson Rorrer opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Grayson Rorrer answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Grayson Rorrer play as White?
As White, Grayson Rorrer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (48 games, 54.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (39 games, 61.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (39 games, 41.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 408 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Grayson Rorrer play as Black?
As Black, Grayson Rorrer most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (73 games, 41.1% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 53.3% win rate); Réti Opening (26 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 434 games.
What is Grayson Rorrer's FIDE rating?
Grayson Rorrer is currently rated 2,408 in classical chess and 2,320 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,428 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Grayson Rorrer played?
Our database contains 842 games by Grayson Rorrer, covering Sep 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 379 wins, 136 draws, 327 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Grayson Rorrer?
842 games by Grayson Rorrer 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.