Prepare against Dirk Grote
DEU · World #24,706 classical · FIDE ID 4634519
Our database contains 139 games by Dirk Grote, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Grote's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Grote 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 | 2,020 | 2,169 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,001 | 2,014 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 46 | 54 | 39 | 33.1% |
| As White | 74 | 30 | 29 | 15 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 65 | 16 | 25 | 24 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Grote's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Grote's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 74 | 100.0% | 60.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 60.1% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Grote usually continues c4 (60.6% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Grote usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Grote usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 20 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.5% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 76.0% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 24.0% | 75.0% |
Dirk Grote's chess games
All 139 games by Dirk Grote 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: 46 wins, 54 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1999 | Uwe Bokelbrink | 2,309 | 5th Wichern Open | A59 |
| Jan 1995 | Matthias Bureik | 2,275 | St Ingbert Open | E97 |
| Jan 1994 | Lothar Olzem | 2,225 | Calella Open | D85 |
| Mar 2004 | Tilo Doeppner | 2,223 | Oberliga Nord N 0304 | E88 |
| Jan 1995 | Marcus Moehrmann | 2,215 | St Ingbert Open | E80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lueneburg Open A | 2019 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,031 |
| Oberliga Nord N 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,204 |
| 5th Wichern Open | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,310 |
| 29th Kiel Open A | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,111 |
| Oberliga Nord N 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,154 |
| 4th Wichern Open | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,376 |
| 6th Wichern Open | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,059 |
| St Petersburg Open | 1992 | 9 | 4 | 2,320 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Grote's chess games?
139 games by Dirk Grote, 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 Dirk Grote has played.
What does Dirk Grote play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Dirk Grote opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Grote answers 1...c6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games).
What openings does Dirk Grote play as White?
As White, Dirk Grote's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Grote play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Grote most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Dirk Grote's FIDE rating?
Dirk Grote is currently rated 2,020 in classical chess, 2,001 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,169 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Dirk Grote played?
Our database contains 139 games by Dirk Grote, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 54 draws, 39 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Grote?
139 games by Dirk Grote 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.