Prepare against William M Graham
United Kingdom · World #49,184 classical · FIDE ID 430323
Our database contains 136 games by William M Graham, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find William M Graham's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William M 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 | 1,896 | 1,960 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,896 | 1,896 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 1,936 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 50 | 33 | 53 | 36.8% |
| As White | 65 | 20 | 12 | 33 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 71 | 30 | 21 | 20 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William M Graham's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William M Graham's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 39 | 60.0% | 37.2% |
| e4 | 26 | 40.0% | 44.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 60% of White games, 37.2% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Graham usually continues g3 (22.2% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Graham usually continues g3 (43.8% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Graham usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 44.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Graham usually continues Nf3 (27.3% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Graham usually continues d3 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Graham usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 100.0% | 56.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 100.0% | 53.8% |
William M Graham's chess games
All 136 games by William M Graham in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 50 wins, 33 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A36 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Martin O Costley | 2,124 | 104th ch-GBR Major | A36 |
| Mar 2017 | Robert Starley | 2,109 | chT3Sb-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | C02 |
| Apr 2019 | Hubert Mossong | 2,066 | chT-BCF 3S 1819 Demotion Pool | A22 |
| May 2024 | Diana-Maria Serbanescu | 2,058 | chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | C41 |
| Nov 2012 | Stephen J Piper | 2,057 | chT3S-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | A24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Week2 AM Open | 2016 | 15 | 5 | 1,820 |
| chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,965 |
| chT3E-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 1,996 |
| ch-BCF U180 | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,021 |
| 104th ch-GBR Major | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,045 |
| chT4-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,720 |
| chT3Sb-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,837 |
| chT4S-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | 2020 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,685 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William M Graham's chess games?
136 games by William M Graham, from Jun 2013 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 M Graham has played.
What does William M Graham play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, William M Graham opens with 1.c4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William M Graham answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does William M Graham play as White?
As White, William M Graham's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William M Graham play as Black?
As Black, William M Graham most often plays: French: Classical Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is William M Graham's FIDE rating?
William M Graham is currently rated 1,896 in classical chess, 1,896 in rapid and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,960 (Mar 2024).
How many games has William M Graham played?
Our database contains 136 games by William M Graham, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 33 draws, 53 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against William M Graham?
136 games by William M 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.