Prepare against Antonin Grimaldi
France · World #89,041 classical · FIDE ID 26050595
When preparing against Antonin Grimaldi, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Antonin Grimaldi, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Antonin Grimaldi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antonin Grimaldi 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 | 1,762 | 1,767 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,698 | 1,698 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,599 | 1,599 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 18 | 5 | 17 | 45.0% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antonin Grimaldi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antonin Grimaldi's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 47.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.5% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Grimaldi usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Grimaldi usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Grimaldi usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 100.0% | 67.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Antonin Grimaldi's chess games
All 40 games by Antonin Grimaldi in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 18 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Dimitri Lagarde | 1,900 | chT-FRA U20 | C60 |
| Jan 2013 | Wassel Bousmaha | 1,454 | chT-FRA U20 GpB 1213 | C59 |
| Dec 2011 | Marion Dodart | 1,410 | chT-FRA U20 1112 | B23 |
| Dec 2011 | Rasla Hadji | 1,360 | chT-FRA U20 1112 | C44 |
| Dec 2011 | Arthur Gestin | 1,360 | chT-FRA U20 1112 | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA U20 1112 | 2011 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,428 |
| chT-FRA U20 GpB 1213 | 2013 | 14 | 7 | 1,303 |
| chT-FRA U20 | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,501 |
| chT-FRA U20 16 GP Basse 1213 | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 1,189 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antonin Grimaldi's chess games?
40 games by Antonin Grimaldi, from Jan 2012 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 Antonin Grimaldi has played.
What does Antonin Grimaldi play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Antonin Grimaldi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antonin Grimaldi answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Antonin Grimaldi play as White?
As White, Antonin Grimaldi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antonin Grimaldi play as Black?
As Black, Antonin Grimaldi most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Antonin Grimaldi's FIDE rating?
Antonin Grimaldi is currently rated 1,762 in classical chess, 1,698 in rapid and 1,599 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,767 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Antonin Grimaldi played?
Our database contains 40 games by Antonin Grimaldi, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antonin Grimaldi?
40 games by Antonin Grimaldi 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.