Graif, William

William Graif, a 27-year-old Canadian FIDE Master, is rated 2196 and sitting in the top 4% of Canadian players, and in the top 4% worldwide. He has fluctuated between 2196 and 2227 over the past 2 years. 38 rated games in the past year (≈32/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include 58th annual Liberty Bell Open - Major, 56th Annual National Chess Congress - Premier, and 29th Annual Eastern Chess Congress - Premier. Also played 2 blitz events (including Marshall FIDE Blitz 69) recently. His peak of 2335 was reached at age 23 (Feb 2022); he also reached Canadian #12 in Apr 2022.

Awarded FM in 2021 (age 22). Earned a IM norm at Fall 2023 CCC IM Norm Invitational - C. At junior level, he reached #5, #12, #12, #15 and #10 nationally in U20, U18, U16, U14 and U12.