Prepare against Rudolfo Graf
DEU · World #77,752 classical · FIDE ID 24667722
When preparing against Rudolfo Graf, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 18.5% over 27 games.
Our database contains 113 games by Rudolfo Graf, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rudolfo Graf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rudolfo 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 | 1,797 | 1,826 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 31 | 42 | 40 | 27.4% |
| As White | 56 | 18 | 25 | 13 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 57 | 13 | 17 | 27 | 22.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rudolfo Graf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rudolfo Graf's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 56 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Graf usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Graf usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Graf usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 29 | 96.7% | 34.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 23.3% |
Rudolfo Graf's chess games
All 113 games by Rudolfo Graf in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 31 wins, 42 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D66 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A32 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 27 | 5/10/12 | 18.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Helmut Becher | 2,146 | 30th ch-SVR MAT I | D10 |
| Jan 2004 | Martin Mueller | 2,089 | SVR Open | D26 |
| Jan 2005 | Stephen Kutzner | 2,075 | ch-Rheinland MAT-I 28th | D44 |
| Mar 2008 | Peter Warkentin | 1,936 | ch-SVR MAT 31th | B08 |
| Apr 2010 | George Bruziks | 1,930 | ch-SVR MAT-II 33rd | C40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVR Open | 2018 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,813 |
| ch-Rheinland MAT-I 28th | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 1,938 |
| SVR-ch MAT-I 35th | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,703 |
| 30th ch-SVR MAT I | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,802 |
| ch-SVR MAT-II 29th | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,851 |
| ch-SVR MAT 31th | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,859 |
| ch-SVR MAT-II 33rd | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,816 |
| Troisdorf Open | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 1,685 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rudolfo Graf's chess games?
113 games by Rudolfo Graf, from May 2012 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 Rudolfo Graf has played.
What does Rudolfo Graf play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Rudolfo Graf opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rudolfo Graf answers 1...d6 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Rudolfo Graf play as White?
As White, Rudolfo Graf's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rudolfo Graf play as Black?
As Black, Rudolfo Graf most often plays: Pirc Defense (27 games, 18.5% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Rudolfo Graf's FIDE rating?
Rudolfo Graf is currently rated 1,797 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,826 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Rudolfo Graf played?
Our database contains 113 games by Rudolfo Graf, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 42 draws, 40 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rudolfo Graf?
113 games by Rudolfo 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.