Prepare against Aaron Groebel
DEU · World #12,588 classical · FIDE ID 12914851
When preparing against Aaron Groebel, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 87 games by Aaron Groebel, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aaron Groebel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aaron Groebel 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 | 2,134 | 2,146 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,105 | 2,129 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,101 | 2,129 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 37 | 21 | 29 | 42.5% |
| As White | 42 | 23 | 6 | 13 | 54.8% |
| As Black | 45 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aaron Groebel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aaron Groebel's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 97.6% | 63.4% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 63.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Groebel usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Groebel usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Groebel usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.g3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Groebel usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 96.4% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
Aaron Groebel's chess games
All 87 games by Aaron Groebel in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 37 wins, 21 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Juergen Heinz | 2,237 | Oberliga Ost-A 1819 | B32 |
| Aug 2024 | Felix Gerlach | 2,161 | ch-GER 95th | B32 |
| Aug 2024 | Marius Gramb | 2,146 | ch-GER 95th | C60 |
| Mar 2017 | Frank Floeter | 2,124 | Oberliga Ost-A 1617 | B02 |
| Dec 2018 | Julia Horvath | 2,105 | Oberliga Ost-A 1819 | C90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2017 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,095 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,136 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga-B 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,114 |
| ch-GER 95th | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,155 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,540 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,988 |
| 18th Blankenburg Open A | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2,166 |
| ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Masters | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,058 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aaron Groebel's chess games?
87 games by Aaron Groebel, from Nov 2011 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 Groebel has played.
What does Aaron Groebel play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Aaron Groebel opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aaron Groebel answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Aaron Groebel play as White?
As White, Aaron Groebel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aaron Groebel play as Black?
As Black, Aaron Groebel most often plays: Ruy Lopez (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Aaron Groebel's FIDE rating?
Aaron Groebel is currently rated 2,134 in classical chess, 2,105 in rapid and 2,101 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Aaron Groebel played?
Our database contains 87 games by Aaron Groebel, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 21 draws, 29 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aaron Groebel?
87 games by Aaron Groebel 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.