Prepare against Bernd Grube
DEU · World #104,422 classical · FIDE ID 24651443
When preparing against Bernd Grube, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 41.2% over 17 games.
Our database contains 99 games by Bernd Grube, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernd Grube's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernd Grube 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 | 1,717 | 1,738 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 34 | 23 | 42 | 34.3% |
| As White | 50 | 19 | 10 | 21 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 49 | 15 | 13 | 21 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernd Grube's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernd Grube's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 72.0% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 14 | 28.0% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Grube usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Grube usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Grube usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 64.3% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Grube usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Grube usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Grube usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 36.4% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 22.7% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 94.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Bernd Grube's chess games
All 99 games by Bernd Grube in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 34 wins, 23 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Viktor Lochmann | 1,924 | Hamburger Liga Aufstieg | B23 |
| Jun 2017 | Kurt Hotze | 1,729 | chA-Hamburg | D02 |
| Aug 2007 | Daniel Pfeiffer | 1,726 | Hamburger Liga Aufstieg | E61 |
| Oct 2015 | Werner Krause | 1,714 | 22nd ch-Hamburg Seniors | D02 |
| Nov 2016 | Holger Ziehm | 1,676 | 23rd ch-Hamburg Seniors | E38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chA-Hamburg | 2019 | 18 | 10 | 1,624 |
| PF Open | 1993 | 14 | 7 | – |
| 23rd ch-Hamburg Seniors | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,570 |
| 21st ch-Hamburg Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,368 |
| ch-Hamburg Seniors 65+ | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,503 |
| ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,591 |
| 22nd ch-Hamburg Seniors | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,477 |
| Hamburger Liga Aufstieg | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 1,764 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernd Grube's chess games?
99 games by Bernd Grube, from Dec 2014 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 Bernd Grube has played.
What does Bernd Grube play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Bernd Grube opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernd Grube answers 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Bernd Grube play as White?
As White, Bernd Grube's most-played openings in our database are: London System (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernd Grube play as Black?
As Black, Bernd Grube most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Bernd Grube's FIDE rating?
Bernd Grube is currently rated 1,717 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,738 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Bernd Grube played?
Our database contains 99 games by Bernd Grube, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 23 draws, 42 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernd Grube?
99 games by Bernd Grube 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.