Prepare against Shaun Graham
United States · World #68,616 classical · FIDE ID 2027798
When preparing against Shaun Graham, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 56 games by Shaun Graham, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Shaun Graham's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shaun Graham 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 | 1,826 | 2,115 | Oct 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 23 | 12 | 21 | 41.1% |
| As White | 25 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 12 | 5 | 14 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shaun Graham's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shaun Graham's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 25 | 100.0% | 58.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Graham usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Graham usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Graham usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 41.2% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 35.3% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Shaun Graham's chess games
All 56 games by Shaun Graham in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 23 wins, 12 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Tautvydas Vedrickas | 2,283 | ch-USA Qualifier | A26 |
| Mar 2008 | Robert Akopian | 2,134 | ch-USA Qualifier | C89 |
| Jul 2011 | Wellington Lee | 2,019 | 66th Oklahoma City Open | E76 |
| Feb 2007 | Jerome B Hanken | 2,013 | Stillwater Winter Open | A36 |
| Jul 2020 | Jim Hollingsworth | 1,983 | 3rd Fort Worth QCP Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-USA Qualifier | 2008 | 5 | 3 | 2,255 |
| Bartlesville Phillips 66 Open | 2008 | 5 | 4 | 2,260 |
| 66th Oklahoma City Open | 2011 | 5 | 3 | 2,125 |
| Stillwater OK Open | 2007 | 4 | 0 | 1,931 |
| 3rd Fort Worth QCP Open | 2020 | 4 | 3 | 1,892 |
| 27th North American Open | 2009 | 4 | 1 | 1,871 |
| Stillwater Rating Open | 2009 | 4 | 2 | 2,032 |
| Oklahoma City Open | 2009 | 3 | 1 | 1,967 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shaun Graham's chess games?
56 games by Shaun Graham, from Jul 2006 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 Shaun Graham has played.
What does Shaun Graham play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Shaun Graham opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shaun Graham answers 1...g6 (41% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Shaun Graham play as White?
As White, Shaun Graham's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shaun Graham play as Black?
As Black, Shaun Graham most often plays: Modern Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Shaun Graham's FIDE rating?
Shaun Graham is currently rated 1,826 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,115 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Shaun Graham played?
Our database contains 56 games by Shaun Graham, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 12 draws, 21 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shaun Graham?
56 games by Shaun Graham 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.