Prepare against William Gray
United States · World #50,984 classical · FIDE ID 2031639
When preparing against William Gray, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 109 games by William Gray, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find William Gray's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William Gray 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 | 1,889 | 1,916 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,878 | 1,917 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 62 | 22 | 25 | 56.9% |
| As White | 57 | 31 | 10 | 16 | 54.4% |
| As Black | 52 | 31 | 12 | 9 | 59.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William Gray's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William Gray's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 91.2% | 63.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.3% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 2 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 63.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Gray usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Gray usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Gray usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 66.7% score
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Gray usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Gray usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Gray usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 84.8% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 12.1% | 62.5% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
William Gray's chess games
All 109 games by William Gray in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 62 wins, 22 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Igor Margulis | 2,227 | San Francisco TNM Spring Open | C41 |
| Jul 2006 | Russell Wong | 2,200 | San Francisco TNM Summer Open | B05 |
| Jun 2006 | Victor Ossipov | 2,145 | San Francisco TNM Summer Open | A46 |
| Nov 2010 | Steven Gaffagan | 2,054 | San Francisco TNM Fall Open | A03 |
| Sep 2008 | Larry Snyder | 2,037 | San Francisco Chernev Memorial | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco TNM Fall Open | 2017 | 21 | 13 | 1,975 |
| San Francisco TNM Winter Open | 2016 | 19 | 13.5 | 1,879 |
| San Francisco TNM Spring Open | 2015 | 18 | 13.5 | 1,945 |
| San Francisco TNM Summer Open | 2017 | 16 | 11 | 2,068 |
| San Francisco TNM Max Wilkerson Open | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,811 |
| San Francisco Chernev Memorial | 2008 | 6 | 5 | 2,236 |
| Reno Far West Open | 2007 | 5 | 1 | 1,906 |
| San Francisco TNM Peter Grey Open | 2010 | 4 | 4 | 2,169 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William Gray's chess games?
109 games by William Gray, from Oct 2007 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 William Gray has played.
What does William Gray play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, William Gray opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William Gray answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does William Gray play as White?
As White, William Gray's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 72.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William Gray play as Black?
As Black, William Gray most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is William Gray's FIDE rating?
William Gray is currently rated 1,889 in classical chess and 1,878 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,916 (Aug 2024).
How many games has William Gray played?
Our database contains 109 games by William Gray, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 22 draws, 25 losses (56.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against William Gray?
109 games by William Gray 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.