Prepare against Roland Graf
DEU · World #16,472 classical · FIDE ID 4631170
Our database contains 235 games by Roland Graf, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roland Graf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roland Graf 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 | 2,090 | 2,208 | Apr 2009 |
| Blitz | 2,073 | 2,095 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 235 | 51 | 117 | 67 | 21.7% |
| As White | 120 | 29 | 64 | 27 | 24.2% |
| As Black | 115 | 22 | 53 | 40 | 19.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roland Graf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roland Graf's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 96 | 80.0% | 47.4% |
| d4 | 24 | 20.0% | 64.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 47.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Graf usually continues c3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Graf usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Graf usually continues d4 (46.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 64.6% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Graf usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Graf usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Graf usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 35 | 76.1% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 10.9% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 100.0% | 52.3% |
Roland Graf's chess games
All 235 games by Roland Graf 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: 51 wins, 117 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 5/10/4 | 26.3% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 14 | 2/8/4 | 14.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 0/6/7 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Klaus Uwe Mueller | 2,345 | Oberliga Ost-A 9495 | B29 |
| Jan 1998 | Thomas Schunk | 2,310 | Oberliga Ost A 9798 | A29 |
| Dec 2010 | Matthias Liedtke | 2,308 | Oberliga Ost-A 1011 | C11 |
| Nov 2013 | Martin Molinaroli | 2,289 | Muensterland Open 31st | B34 |
| Mar 2016 | Lutz Espig | 2,281 | Oberliga Ost-A 1516 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost A 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,231 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,108 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 2,005 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,170 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,143 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,075 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,127 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,240 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roland Graf's chess games?
235 games by Roland Graf, 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 Roland Graf has played.
What does Roland Graf play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Roland Graf opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roland Graf answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Roland Graf play as White?
As White, Roland Graf's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 30.8% win rate); London System (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roland Graf play as Black?
As Black, Roland Graf most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Roland Graf's FIDE rating?
Roland Graf is currently rated 2,090 in classical chess and 2,073 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,208 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Roland Graf played?
Our database contains 235 games by Roland Graf, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 117 draws, 67 losses (21.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roland Graf?
235 games by Roland Graf 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.