Prepare against Walker Griggs
United States · World #6,927 classical · FIDE ID 2067552
Our database contains 38 games by Walker Griggs, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Walker Griggs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Walker Griggs 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 | 2,226 | 2,308 | May 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,259 | 2,259 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,232 | 2,249 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 9 | 9 | 20 | 23.7% |
| As White | 19 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Walker Griggs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Walker Griggs's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 94.7% | 36.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 36.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Griggs usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Griggs usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Griggs usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Griggs usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
Walker Griggs's chess games
All 38 games by Walker Griggs in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 9 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Best Smith | 2,411 | Titled Tue | B20 |
| May 2013 | Angelo Young | 2,330 | 22nd Chicago Open | B07 |
| Aug 2016 | Marek Karas | 2,278 | Titled Tue | E97 |
| Aug 2016 | Ken Arnold | 2,186 | Titled Tue | B18 |
| Jan 2018 | Grant Xu | 2,182 | Cardinal Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 23 | 6.5 | 2,086 |
| 22nd Chicago Open | 2013 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,254 |
| 117th US Open | 2016 | 3 | 2 | 2,409 |
| Cardinal Open | 2018 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,460 |
| 113th US Open | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1,867 |
| 38th Cardinal Open | 2015 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,606 |
| chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | 2014 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,489 |
| US Open Denker 113th | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1,953 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Walker Griggs's chess games?
38 games by Walker Griggs, from Nov 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 Walker Griggs has played.
What does Walker Griggs play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Walker Griggs opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Walker Griggs answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games).
What openings does Walker Griggs play as White?
As White, Walker Griggs's most-played openings in our database are: Philidor (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Walker Griggs play as Black?
As Black, Walker Griggs most often plays: King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Walker Griggs's FIDE rating?
Walker Griggs is currently rated 2,226 in classical chess, 2,259 in rapid and 2,232 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,308 (May 2015).
How many games has Walker Griggs played?
Our database contains 38 games by Walker Griggs, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Walker Griggs?
38 games by Walker Griggs 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.