Prepare against Benedikt Gronde
DEU · World #73,258 classical · FIDE ID 24652547
When preparing against Benedikt Gronde, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 32 games by Benedikt Gronde, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benedikt Gronde's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benedikt Gronde 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 | 1,811 | 1,847 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 6 | 9 | 17 | 18.8% |
| As White | 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 11.1% |
| As Black | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benedikt Gronde's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benedikt Gronde's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 66.7% | 29.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 16.7% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 29.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Gronde usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Gronde usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Gronde usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 16.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Gronde usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (33% of these games) — Gronde usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Gronde usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Benedikt Gronde's chess games
All 32 games by Benedikt Gronde in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 6 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D43 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Pero Dumancic | 2,045 | 3rd Hoersching Open | C27 |
| Sep 2015 | Leopold Surtmann | 1,907 | 3rd Hoersching Open | C55 |
| Aug 2014 | Peter Niedermaier | 1,813 | 2nd Hoersching Open | B73 |
| Feb 2016 | Jaroslav Sedlak | 1,615 | 16th Liberec Open | D31 |
| Oct 2009 | Kestutis Silauskas | 1,604 | 10th Liberec Open | A59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2005 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,302 |
| 3rd Hoersching Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,800 |
| 2nd Hoersching Open | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,836 |
| 8th Hradec Kralove Open | 2017 | 4 | 0 | 1,449 |
| 7th Plzen Open | 2015 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,802 |
| 10th Liberec Open | 2009 | 2 | 1 | 1,873 |
| 12th Prague Open B | 2013 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,882 |
| 16th Liberec Open | 2016 | 2 | 1 | 1,822 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benedikt Gronde's chess games?
32 games by Benedikt Gronde, from Jan 2009 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 Benedikt Gronde has played.
What does Benedikt Gronde play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Benedikt Gronde opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benedikt Gronde answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Benedikt Gronde play as White?
As White, Benedikt Gronde's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benedikt Gronde play as Black?
As Black, Benedikt Gronde most often plays: Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Benedikt Gronde's FIDE rating?
Benedikt Gronde is currently rated 1,811 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,847 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Benedikt Gronde played?
Our database contains 32 games by Benedikt Gronde, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses (18.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benedikt Gronde?
32 games by Benedikt Gronde 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.