Prepare against Russell G Granat
United Kingdom · World #13,224 classical · FIDE ID 401714
Our database contains 249 games by Russell G Granat, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Russell G Granat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Russell G Granat 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 | 2,125 | 2,278 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,228 | 2,228 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 249 | 92 | 79 | 78 | 36.9% |
| As White | 127 | 45 | 47 | 35 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 122 | 47 | 32 | 43 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Russell G Granat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Russell G Granat's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 122 | 96.1% | 53.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.4% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Granat usually continues Nf3 (48.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Granat usually continues Nf3 (57.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Granat usually continues d4 (47.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Granat usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Granat usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 39 | 70.9% | 48.7% |
| e5 | 9 | 16.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 9.1% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 87.5% | 54.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 7.5% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Russell G Granat's chess games
All 249 games by Russell G Granat 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: 92 wins, 79 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Philidor | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 21 | 10/5/6 | 47.6% |
| C73 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2005 | Richard J D Palliser | 2,402 | chT-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | B50 |
| Mar 2007 | Colin S Crouch | 2,366 | chT2-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | D06 |
| Nov 2001 | Alan J Norris | 2,307 | chT-BCF 0102 (4NCL) | A09 |
| May 2022 | Anthony J Stebbings | 2,297 | chT-BCF S5 (4NCL) Final Online | D94 |
| May 2003 | Andrew D Harley | 2,260 | chT2-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | C17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | 2004 | 10 | 7 | 2,297 |
| chT2-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,287 |
| chT2-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,265 |
| chT1-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 2,273 |
| chT2b-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,124 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 2,129 |
| chT3-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,295 |
| ch-GBR 50+ 106th | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,143 |
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Where can I find Russell G Granat's chess games?
249 games by Russell G Granat, 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 Russell G Granat has played.
What does Russell G Granat play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Russell G Granat opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Russell G Granat answers 1...Nc6 (71% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Russell G Granat play as White?
As White, Russell G Granat's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (13 games, 38.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Russell G Granat play as Black?
As Black, Russell G Granat most often plays: Queen's Gambit (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Russell G Granat's FIDE rating?
Russell G Granat is currently rated 2,125 in classical chess, 2,228 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,278 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Russell G Granat played?
Our database contains 249 games by Russell G Granat, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 79 draws, 78 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Russell G Granat?
249 games by Russell G Granat 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.