Prepare against Dennis Gross
DEU · World #60,995 classical · FIDE ID 1270638
When preparing against Dennis Gross, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 35.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 89 games by Dennis Gross, covering May 2025 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dennis Gross's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dennis Gross 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 | 1,852 | 1,859 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 33 | 11 | 45 | 37.1% |
| As White | 40 | 15 | 7 | 18 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 49 | 18 | 4 | 27 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dennis Gross's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dennis Gross's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 77.5% | 46.8% |
| d4 | 9 | 22.5% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 46.8% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Gross usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Gross usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Gross usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 44.4% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Gross usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Gross usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Gross usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 30 | 85.7% | 38.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 14.3% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Dennis Gross's chess games
All 89 games by Dennis Gross in the Chess.ceo database (May 2025 - 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: 33 wins, 11 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 20 | 7/2/11 | 35.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2008 | Aron Moritz | 1,984 | ch-GER Net qual4 U14 | B55 |
| May 2009 | Timo Lebeda | 1,942 | ch-GER Net qual2 U14 | B52 |
| May 2009 | Boris Fistoul | 1,557 | ch-GER Net qual2 U14 | A40 |
| May 2009 | Moritz Dallinger | 1,363 | ch-GER Net qual1 U14 | C42 |
| May 2009 | Jasper Werwitzke | 1,349 | ch-GER Net qual3 U14 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net qual1 U14 | 2009 | 14 | 7 | 1,528 |
| ch-GER Net qual3 U14 | 2009 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,407 |
| ch-GER internet U14 qual 01 | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,950 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2008 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,039 |
| GER-ch Internet U14 Qual 02 | 2007 | 7 | 4 | – |
| ch-GER Net qual4 U14 | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,926 |
| ch-GER Net qual2 U14 | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,658 |
| ch-GER internet U14 qual 04 | 2007 | 7 | 2 | 1,674 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dennis Gross's chess games?
89 games by Dennis Gross, from May 2025 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 Dennis Gross has played.
What does Dennis Gross play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Dennis Gross opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dennis Gross answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Dennis Gross play as White?
As White, Dennis Gross's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dennis Gross play as Black?
As Black, Dennis Gross most often plays: Philidor (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Dennis Gross's FIDE rating?
Dennis Gross is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,859 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Dennis Gross played?
Our database contains 89 games by Dennis Gross, covering May 2025 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 11 draws, 45 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dennis Gross?
89 games by Dennis Gross 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.