Prepare against Kyron Griffith
IM · United States · World #1,752 classical · FIDE ID 2046318
Our database contains 676 games by Kyron Griffith, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kyron Griffith's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kyron Griffith 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 | 2,396 | 2,419 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,342 | 2,360 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,237 | 2,269 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 676 | 239 | 213 | 224 | 35.4% |
| As White | 343 | 141 | 106 | 96 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 333 | 98 | 107 | 128 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kyron Griffith's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kyron Griffith's side.
First moves as White (343 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 325 | 94.8% | 56.9% |
| d4 | 10 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 2.0% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Griffith usually continues Nf3 (52.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Griffith usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Griffith usually continues d4 (65.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Griffith usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Griffith usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Griffith usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 100 | 70.4% | 48.0% |
| c6 | 30 | 21.1% | 48.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 4.2% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.8% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 99 | 78.0% | 43.9% |
| d5 | 25 | 19.7% | 38.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.4% | 66.7% |
Kyron Griffith's chess games
All 676 games by Kyron Griffith in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 239 wins, 213 draws, 224 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 49 | 15/15/19 | 30.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 34 | 12/13/9 | 35.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 22 | 7/8/7 | 31.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 10/13/14 | 27.0% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 30 | 10/12/8 | 33.3% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 18 | 2/9/7 | 11.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E53 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Alexei Shirov | 2,695 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
| Dec 2024 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,695 | Titled Tue Late | B40 |
| May 2022 | Vincent Keymer | 2,667 | Titled Tue Late | B15 |
| Mar 2022 | Anton Demchenko | 2,654 | Titled Tue Early | C47 |
| May 2022 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,569 | Titled Tue Late | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 232 | 117 | 2,344 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,316 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2021 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,482 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Spring IM | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,283 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Winter IM | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,467 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,418 |
| New York GM-A | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 2,307 |
| NY Marshall Winter GM A | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,438 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kyron Griffith's chess games?
676 games by Kyron Griffith, from May 2011 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 Kyron Griffith has played.
What does Kyron Griffith play on the first move as White?
Across 343 games with White in our database, Kyron Griffith opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kyron Griffith answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Kyron Griffith play as White?
As White, Kyron Griffith's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (49 games, 30.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (34 games, 35.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (22 games, 31.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 343 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kyron Griffith play as Black?
As Black, Kyron Griffith most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (37 games, 27.0% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 333 games.
What is Kyron Griffith's FIDE rating?
Kyron Griffith is currently rated 2,396 in classical chess, 2,342 in rapid and 2,237 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,419 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Kyron Griffith played?
Our database contains 676 games by Kyron Griffith, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 239 wins, 213 draws, 224 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kyron Griffith?
676 games by Kyron Griffith 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.