Prepare against William Graif
FM · Canada · World #8,485 classical · FIDE ID 2609835
Our database contains 920 games by William Graif, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find William Graif's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William Graif 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 | 2,196 | 2,335 | Jun 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,214 | 2,214 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,165 | 2,205 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 920 | 422 | 95 | 403 | 45.9% |
| As White | 454 | 226 | 45 | 183 | 49.8% |
| As Black | 466 | 196 | 50 | 220 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William Graif's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William Graif's side.
First moves as White (454 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 399 | 87.9% | 55.4% |
| d4 | 47 | 10.4% | 47.9% |
| Nc3 | 7 | 1.5% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Graif usually continues Nc3 (57.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Graif usually continues Nf3 (50.6% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Graif usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 47.9% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Graif usually continues Nc3 (46.8% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Graif usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Graif usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (229 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 157 | 68.6% | 49.0% |
| c5 | 71 | 31.0% | 43.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 163 | 99.4% | 50.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
William Graif's chess games
All 920 games by William Graif in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - Aug 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: 422 wins, 95 draws, 403 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 128 | 65/17/46 | 50.8% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 52 | 21/4/27 | 40.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 38 | 20/1/17 | 52.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 32 | 18/0/14 | 56.3% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 24 | 15/0/9 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 12/0/5 | 70.6% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | King's Pawn Game: Busch-Gass Gambit | 101 | 44/10/47 | 43.6% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 52 | 22/6/24 | 42.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 24 | 8/4/12 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 19 | 11/1/7 | 57.9% |
| A45 | London System | 19 | 6/3/10 | 31.6% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,694 | Titled Tue Late | C12 |
| Oct 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,637 | Titled Tue Late | E18 |
| Mar 2023 | Axel Bachmann | 2,604 | Titled Tue Late | C44 |
| Aug 2022 | Rafael Leitao | 2,592 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
| Aug 2025 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,591 | Titled Tue Late | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 663 | 328 | 2,247 |
| Wch U10 | 2009 | 21 | 11 | 1,839 |
| ch-CAN U10 | 2009 | 14 | 12 | 1,790 |
| chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | 2022 | 12 | 9 | 2,419 |
| Budapest FS11 IM | 2021 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,400 |
| Wch U14 | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,036 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,226 |
| FIDE World Corporate GpA | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 2,276 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William Graif's chess games?
920 games by William Graif, from Sep 2011 to Aug 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 William Graif has played.
What does William Graif play on the first move as White?
Across 454 games with White in our database, William Graif opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William Graif answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does William Graif play as White?
As White, William Graif's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (128 games, 50.8% win rate); Scotch Game (52 games, 40.4% win rate); Caro-Kann (38 games, 52.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 454 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William Graif play as Black?
As Black, William Graif most often plays: King's Pawn Game: Busch-Gass Gambit (101 games, 43.6% win rate); Indian Defense (52 games, 42.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (24 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 466 games.
What is William Graif's FIDE rating?
William Graif is currently rated 2,196 in classical chess, 2,214 in rapid and 2,165 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,335 (Jun 2022).
How many games has William Graif played?
Our database contains 920 games by William Graif, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 422 wins, 95 draws, 403 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against William Graif?
920 games by William Graif 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.