Prepare against Eduard Grinshpun
IM · Israel · World #3,213 classical · FIDE ID 4167554
Our database contains 250 games by Eduard Grinshpun, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eduard Grinshpun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eduard Grinshpun 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 | 2,329 | 2,433 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,246 | 2,399 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,261 | 2,393 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 250 | 79 | 112 | 59 | 31.6% |
| As White | 117 | 43 | 56 | 18 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 133 | 36 | 56 | 41 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eduard Grinshpun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eduard Grinshpun's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 81 | 69.2% | 60.5% |
| d4 | 26 | 22.2% | 69.2% |
| c4 | 8 | 6.8% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 69% of White games, 60.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Grinshpun usually continues c4 (66.3% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Grinshpun usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Grinshpun usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 69.2% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Grinshpun usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Grinshpun usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Grinshpun usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 48 | 73.8% | 52.1% |
| c6 | 12 | 18.5% | 29.2% |
| c5 | 5 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 27 | 58.7% | 48.1% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 39.1% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Eduard Grinshpun's chess games
All 250 games by Eduard Grinshpun 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: 79 wins, 112 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 22 | 11/6/5 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A53 | Old Indian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 34 | 11/14/9 | 32.4% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1999 | Yona Kosashvili | 2,565 | chT-ISR | C79 |
| Jan 1994 | Nigel R Davies | 2,525 | Beersheba | A17 |
| Dec 2006 | Dov Zifroni | 2,523 | Herzliya Steinhart Memorial | D27 |
| May 1999 | Alon Greenfeld | 2,521 | chT-ISR | A10 |
| Jan 1996 | Boris Avrukh | 2,495 | chT-ISR | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2018 | 48 | 22 | 2,373 |
| Beersheba | 1998 | 19 | 11 | 2,442 |
| ch-UZB | 1993 | 15 | 8 | 2,450 |
| Budapest FS10 GM | 1998 | 12 | 7 | 2,510 |
| Tel Aviv ASA | 1993 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,548 |
| Petah Tikva | 1996 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,326 |
| Rishon Le Ziyyon YM-IM | 1995 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,324 |
| 10th Czerniak Memorial | 1994 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,464 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eduard Grinshpun's chess games?
250 games by Eduard Grinshpun, 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 Eduard Grinshpun has played.
What does Eduard Grinshpun play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Eduard Grinshpun opens with 1.Nf3 (69% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eduard Grinshpun answers 1...e5 (74% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Eduard Grinshpun play as White?
As White, Eduard Grinshpun's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (22 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eduard Grinshpun play as Black?
As Black, Eduard Grinshpun most often plays: Dutch Defense (34 games, 32.4% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Eduard Grinshpun's FIDE rating?
Eduard Grinshpun is currently rated 2,329 in classical chess, 2,246 in rapid and 2,261 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,433 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Eduard Grinshpun played?
Our database contains 250 games by Eduard Grinshpun, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 112 draws, 59 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eduard Grinshpun?
250 games by Eduard Grinshpun 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.