Prepare against Boris Gruzmann
FM · DEU · World #20,876 classical · FIDE ID 4105290
Our database contains 822 games by Boris Gruzmann, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Boris Gruzmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Boris Gruzmann 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 | 2,050 | 2,326 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,064 | 2,277 | Aug 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,100 | 2,222 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 822 | 351 | 246 | 225 | 42.7% |
| As White | 397 | 179 | 125 | 93 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 425 | 172 | 121 | 132 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Boris Gruzmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Boris Gruzmann's side.
First moves as White (397 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 396 | 99.7% | 60.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Gruzmann usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Gruzmann usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Gruzmann usually continues d4 (61.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 100 | 62.5% | 61.5% |
| e5 | 45 | 28.1% | 58.9% |
| e6 | 15 | 9.4% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 161 | 95.8% | 57.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 2.4% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Boris Gruzmann's chess games
All 822 games by Boris Gruzmann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 351 wins, 246 draws, 225 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 93 | 35/32/26 | 37.6% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 32 | 18/8/6 | 56.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 32 | 14/12/6 | 43.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 30 | 13/11/6 | 43.3% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 25 | 8/11/6 | 32.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 10/5/1 | 62.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 14 | 9/5/0 | 64.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 67 | 24/22/21 | 35.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 47 | 25/5/17 | 53.2% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 40 | 14/13/13 | 35.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 25 | 8/8/9 | 32.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 21 | 15/4/2 | 71.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 4/10/5 | 21.1% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 15 | 10/1/4 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Robert Rabiega | 2,515 | 8th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | C45 |
| Oct 2002 | Oleg L Chernikov | 2,464 | 12th Wch Seniors | B60 |
| Nov 1998 | Mark Taimanov | 2,455 | 8th Wch Seniors | A04 |
| Aug 2006 | Janis Klovans | 2,433 | 6th ch-EU Seniors | B33 |
| Jun 2016 | Alexander Kuindzhy | 2,426 | 16th ch-EU Seniors 65 | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2022 | 24 | 14.5 | 2,198 |
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2008 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,192 |
| Budapest FS05 IM | 1998 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,162 |
| 8th Wch Seniors | 1998 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,386 |
| 24th Wch Seniors 65 | 2014 | 11 | 6 | 2,119 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,954 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,167 |
| 12th Wch Seniors | 2002 | 11 | 6 | 2,305 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Boris Gruzmann's chess games?
822 games by Boris Gruzmann, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Gruzmann has played.
What does Boris Gruzmann play on the first move as White?
Across 397 games with White in our database, Boris Gruzmann opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Boris Gruzmann answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Boris Gruzmann play as White?
As White, Boris Gruzmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (93 games, 37.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (32 games, 56.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (32 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 397 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Boris Gruzmann play as Black?
As Black, Boris Gruzmann most often plays: Indian Defense (67 games, 35.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (47 games, 53.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (40 games, 35.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 425 games.
What is Boris Gruzmann's FIDE rating?
Boris Gruzmann is currently rated 2,050 in classical chess, 2,064 in rapid and 2,100 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,326 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Boris Gruzmann played?
Our database contains 822 games by Boris Gruzmann, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 351 wins, 246 draws, 225 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Boris Gruzmann?
822 games by Boris Gruzmann 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.