Prepare against Curt Gruvaeus
FM · Sweden · World #10,552 classical · FIDE ID 1701320
Our database contains 115 games by Curt Gruvaeus, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Curt Gruvaeus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Curt Gruvaeus 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 | 2,161 | 2,315 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,245 | 2,264 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,207 | 2,327 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 32 | 40 | 43 | 27.8% |
| As White | 57 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 58 | 13 | 20 | 25 | 22.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Curt Gruvaeus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Curt Gruvaeus's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 56 | 98.2% | 51.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Gruvaeus usually continues c4 (47.4% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Gruvaeus usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Gruvaeus usually continues e4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Gruvaeus usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 15 | 62.5% | 43.3% |
| d6 | 7 | 29.2% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 50.0% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 20.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 3 | 15.0% | 16.7% |
Curt Gruvaeus's chess games
All 115 games by Curt Gruvaeus 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: 32 wins, 40 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A34 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 6/8/10 | 25.0% |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2001 | Thomas Ernst | 2,530 | Hallstahammar Open | E81 |
| Dec 2010 | Piotr Dobrowolski | 2,423 | ch-EU rapid | B06 |
| Jan 1981 | Dan Cramling | 2,380 | ch-SWE | A85 |
| Jan 2014 | Christer Bergstrom | 2,374 | chT2-SWE 1314 | B06 |
| Nov 2014 | Johan Ingbrandt | 2,358 | chT-SWE 1415 Superettan | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 2000 | 52 | 21 | 2,302 |
| chT-SWE 1415 Superettan | 2015 | 9 | 2 | 2,127 |
| chT2-SWE 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 2,279 |
| chT2-SWE 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 2,296 |
| chT2-SWE 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,299 |
| chT2-SWE 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,221 |
| chT2-SWE 0809 | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,439 |
| Hallstahammar Open | 2001 | 5 | 4 | 2,535 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Curt Gruvaeus's chess games?
115 games by Curt Gruvaeus, 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 Curt Gruvaeus has played.
What does Curt Gruvaeus play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Curt Gruvaeus opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Curt Gruvaeus answers 1...g6 (63% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games).
What openings does Curt Gruvaeus play as White?
As White, Curt Gruvaeus's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Curt Gruvaeus play as Black?
As Black, Curt Gruvaeus most often plays: Modern Defense (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Curt Gruvaeus's FIDE rating?
Curt Gruvaeus is currently rated 2,161 in classical chess, 2,245 in rapid and 2,207 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,315 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Curt Gruvaeus played?
Our database contains 115 games by Curt Gruvaeus, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 40 draws, 43 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Curt Gruvaeus?
115 games by Curt Gruvaeus 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.