Prepare against Aaron Grabinsky
IM · United States · World #2,407 classical · FIDE ID 2087090
Our database contains 588 games by Aaron Grabinsky, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aaron Grabinsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aaron Grabinsky 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 | 2,363 | 2,461 | Jun 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,335 | 2,335 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,446 | 2,447 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 588 | 279 | 113 | 196 | 47.4% |
| As White | 302 | 155 | 59 | 88 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 286 | 124 | 54 | 108 | 43.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aaron Grabinsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aaron Grabinsky's side.
First moves as White (302 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 190 | 62.9% | 61.3% |
| d4 | 60 | 19.9% | 55.8% |
| b3 | 47 | 15.6% | 71.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.0% | 33.3% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 61.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Grabinsky usually continues Nf3 (62.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Grabinsky usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Grabinsky usually continues Nc3 (65.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Grabinsky usually continues Bf4 (56.5% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Grabinsky usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Grabinsky usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 69 | 60.0% | 60.1% |
| c6 | 32 | 27.8% | 45.3% |
| e5 | 9 | 7.8% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 76 | 70.4% | 63.2% |
| Nf6 | 27 | 25.0% | 53.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Aaron Grabinsky's chess games
All 588 games by Aaron Grabinsky in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 279 wins, 113 draws, 196 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 47 | 30/7/10 | 63.8% |
| D02 | London System | 41 | 19/7/15 | 46.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 29 | 15/11/3 | 51.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 29 | 13/4/12 | 44.8% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 9/1/6 | 56.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 31 | 13/4/14 | 41.9% |
| C10 | French Defense | 25 | 15/4/6 | 60.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 25 | 19/0/6 | 76.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 21 | 4/6/11 | 19.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Anish Giri | 2,764 | Titled Tue | E11 |
| Jan 2023 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 2,669 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
| Jun 2020 | Alexander Morozevich | 2,659 | Titled Tue | B23 |
| Apr 2020 | Alan Pichot | 2,630 | Titled Tue | B31 |
| Sep 2021 | Aram Hakobyan | 2,621 | US Collegiate Blitz | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 201 | 123.5 | 2,488 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 28 | 16 | 2,414 |
| Saint Louis Winter IM | 2018 | 18 | 8 | 2,282 |
| ch-Oregon | 2015 | 17 | 11 | 2,254 |
| Charlotte Open | 2023 | 13 | 8 | 2,490 |
| US Collegiate Blitz | 2021 | 12 | 8 | 2,562 |
| 14th American Continental | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,378 |
| chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | 2023 | 10 | 7 | 2,480 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aaron Grabinsky's chess games?
588 games by Aaron Grabinsky, from Jul 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 Aaron Grabinsky has played.
What does Aaron Grabinsky play on the first move as White?
Across 302 games with White in our database, Aaron Grabinsky opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.b3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aaron Grabinsky answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...c6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Aaron Grabinsky play as White?
As White, Aaron Grabinsky's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (47 games, 63.8% win rate); London System (41 games, 46.3% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 51.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 302 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aaron Grabinsky play as Black?
As Black, Aaron Grabinsky most often plays: Bogo-Indian Defense (31 games, 41.9% win rate); French Defense (25 games, 60.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (25 games, 76.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 286 games.
What is Aaron Grabinsky's FIDE rating?
Aaron Grabinsky is currently rated 2,363 in classical chess, 2,335 in rapid and 2,446 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,461 (Jun 2021).
How many games has Aaron Grabinsky played?
Our database contains 588 games by Aaron Grabinsky, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 279 wins, 113 draws, 196 losses (47.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aaron Grabinsky?
588 games by Aaron Grabinsky 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.