Prepare against Boris Grimberg
IM · DEU · World #4,347 classical · FIDE ID 4697499
Our database contains 562 games by Boris Grimberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Boris Grimberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Boris Grimberg 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 | 2,293 | 2,401 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,361 | 2,366 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,275 | 2,372 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 562 | 254 | 147 | 161 | 45.2% |
| As White | 280 | 131 | 79 | 70 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 282 | 123 | 68 | 91 | 43.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Boris Grimberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Boris Grimberg's side.
First moves as White (280 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 223 | 79.6% | 59.2% |
| d4 | 44 | 15.7% | 69.3% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 3.9% | 63.6% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Grimberg usually continues Nf3 (61.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Grimberg usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Grimberg usually continues d4 (64.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 69.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Grimberg usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Grimberg usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Grimberg usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 63 | 47.0% | 51.6% |
| g6 | 25 | 18.7% | 76.0% |
| d5 | 14 | 10.4% | 53.6% |
| d6 | 11 | 8.2% | 63.6% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 6.7% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 4.5% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 44.6% | 63.4% |
| d5 | 36 | 39.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 6.5% | 41.7% |
| f5 | 4 | 4.3% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.3% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Boris Grimberg's chess games
All 562 games by Boris Grimberg in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 254 wins, 147 draws, 161 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 37 | 16/11/10 | 43.2% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 31 | 17/7/7 | 54.8% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 42 | 12/14/16 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 33 | 18/7/8 | 54.5% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 20 | 8/2/10 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Oleg Korneev | 2,645 | 12th Neckar Open A | B80 |
| Feb 2009 | Aloyzas Kveinys | 2,522 | 25th Cappelle Open | B42 |
| Sep 2012 | Gennadi Ginsburg | 2,516 | 9th Nuremberg LGA Cup | C27 |
| May 2009 | Raoul Strohhaeker | 2,449 | ch-GER Net qual3 U25 | B70 |
| May 2011 | Juergen Gegenfurtner | 2,437 | ch-GER Net final U25 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net final U25 | 2011 | 27 | 12 | 2,243 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2006 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,169 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2004 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,989 |
| ch-GER Net qual2 U25 | 2009 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,302 |
| ch-GER Net qual4 U25 | 2012 | 14 | 9 | 2,183 |
| ch-GER Net qual1 U25 | 2011 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,305 |
| 11th ch-EU | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,331 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2000 | 11 | 6.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Boris Grimberg's chess games?
562 games by Boris Grimberg, from Apr 2003 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 Boris Grimberg has played.
What does Boris Grimberg play on the first move as White?
Across 280 games with White in our database, Boris Grimberg opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Boris Grimberg answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Boris Grimberg play as White?
As White, Boris Grimberg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (37 games, 43.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (31 games, 54.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 280 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Boris Grimberg play as Black?
As Black, Boris Grimberg most often plays: Slav Defense (42 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (33 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 282 games.
What is Boris Grimberg's FIDE rating?
Boris Grimberg is currently rated 2,293 in classical chess, 2,361 in rapid and 2,275 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,401 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Boris Grimberg played?
Our database contains 562 games by Boris Grimberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 254 wins, 147 draws, 161 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Boris Grimberg?
562 games by Boris Grimberg 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.