Prepare against Carey Groves
WFM · United Kingdom · World #57,428 classical · FIDE ID 2401207
Our database contains 44 games by Carey Groves, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carey Groves's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carey Groves 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 | 1,865 | 2,049 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,842 | 1,898 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,004 | 2,023 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 12 | 13 | 19 | 27.3% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 26 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 19.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carey Groves's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carey Groves's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 77.8% | 53.6% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Groves usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Groves usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Groves usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Groves usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Groves usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Groves usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 76.5% | 26.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Carey Groves's chess games
All 44 games by Carey Groves 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: 12 wins, 13 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1981 | Gary Kenworthy | 2,245 | Chichester Young Masters | B07 |
| Nov 1982 | Suzana Maksimovic | 2,135 | Olympiad Women-10 | A47 |
| Aug 2014 | Olga Hincu | 2,027 | Olympiad Women-41 | D36 |
| Apr 2011 | David Fowler | 1,866 | Edinburgh Open | D02 |
| May 2014 | Alastair G Dawson | 1,784 | Ayr Shire & Arran Congress | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,949 |
| Olympiad Women-10 | 1982 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,920 |
| Olympiad Women-41 | 2014 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,809 |
| Chichester Young Masters | 1981 | 6 | 2 | 2,096 |
| 1st Livingston Open | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,848 |
| 6th Lloyds Bank Open | 1982 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,280 |
| Ayr Shire & Arran Congress | 2014 | 2 | 1 | 2,013 |
| 1st Wch U20 Girls | 1982 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,140 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carey Groves's chess games?
44 games by Carey Groves, 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 Carey Groves has played.
What does Carey Groves play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Carey Groves opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carey Groves answers 1...d6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Carey Groves play as White?
As White, Carey Groves's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carey Groves play as Black?
As Black, Carey Groves most often plays: Pirc Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Carey Groves's FIDE rating?
Carey Groves is currently rated 1,865 in classical chess, 1,842 in rapid and 2,004 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,049 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Carey Groves played?
Our database contains 44 games by Carey Groves, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 13 draws, 19 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carey Groves?
44 games by Carey Groves 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.