Prepare against Carlos Grushka
FM · Argentina · World #5,631 classical · FIDE ID 100820
When preparing against Carlos Grushka, expect 1.Nf3 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 149 games by Carlos Grushka, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Grushka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Grushka 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 | 2,257 | 2,266 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,222 | 2,247 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 67 | 26 | 56 | 45.0% |
| As White | 73 | 42 | 12 | 19 | 57.5% |
| As Black | 76 | 25 | 14 | 37 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Grushka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Grushka's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 41 | 56.2% | 65.9% |
| d4 | 21 | 28.8% | 69.0% |
| g3 | 6 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.5% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 56% of White games, 65.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Grushka usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Grushka usually continues g3 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Grushka usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 69.0% score
- …Nf6 (76% of these games) — Grushka usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Grushka usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (5% of these games) — Grushka usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 31 | 88.6% | 35.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 11.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 75.9% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 17.2% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.9% | 100.0% |
Carlos Grushka's chess games
All 149 games by Carlos Grushka in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 67 wins, 26 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Réti Opening | 16 | 11/2/3 | 68.8% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Nahuel Diaz Hollemaert | 2,446 | chTA-URU | D90 |
| Sep 1998 | Fernando Peralta | 2,435 | 14th Intercoop tt | E67 |
| Jun 2005 | Guillermo Bianchi | 2,425 | chT-ARG Magistral | C11 |
| Jan 1980 | Carlos Enrique Guimard | 2,405 | Villa Gesell | D11 |
| Oct 1997 | Salvador Alonso | 2,395 | 23rd Buenos Aires COOP | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ARG U26 | 1983 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,151 |
| World U20-ch20 | 1981 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,453 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 2,097 |
| Buenos Aires | 1985 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,350 |
| ch-ARG U18 | 1980 | 9 | 6 | 2,260 |
| La Hora Open | 1985 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,482 |
| chTA-URU | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,263 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,220 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Grushka's chess games?
149 games by Carlos Grushka, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Carlos Grushka has played.
What does Carlos Grushka play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Carlos Grushka opens with 1.Nf3 (56% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.g3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Grushka answers 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Carlos Grushka play as White?
As White, Carlos Grushka's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (16 games, 68.8% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Grushka play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Grushka most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Carlos Grushka's FIDE rating?
Carlos Grushka is currently rated 2,257 in classical chess, 2,222 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,266 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Carlos Grushka played?
Our database contains 149 games by Carlos Grushka, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 26 draws, 56 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Grushka?
149 games by Carlos Grushka 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.