Prepare against Enrico Grassi
FM · San Marino · World #65,850 classical · FIDE ID 11800046
When preparing against Enrico Grassi, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 210 games by Enrico Grassi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Enrico Grassi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Enrico Grassi 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 | 1,835 | 2,104 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,834 | 1,992 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,954 | 1,992 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 210 | 56 | 60 | 94 | 26.7% |
| As White | 108 | 34 | 30 | 44 | 31.5% |
| As Black | 102 | 22 | 30 | 50 | 21.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Enrico Grassi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Enrico Grassi's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 87 | 80.6% | 47.1% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 10.2% | 36.4% |
| d4 | 5 | 4.6% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 3.7% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Grassi usually continues Nf3 (30.4% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Grassi usually continues Nf3 (80.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Grassi usually continues d4 (27.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 36.4% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Grassi usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Grassi usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Grassi usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 45.0% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 12 | 30.0% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 83.7% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.0% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Enrico Grassi's chess games
All 210 games by Enrico Grassi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 56 wins, 60 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 17 | 2/8/7 | 11.8% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E88 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Salvatore Lagrotteria | 2,295 | Forli Open | A30 |
| Oct 1998 | Mahmoud Said | 2,220 | Olympiad-33 | A42 |
| Jan 1990 | Andrea Magalotti | 2,220 | Forli Open | B20 |
| Apr 2015 | Christopher Holland | 2,213 | 4th EU Small Countries ol | B07 |
| Dec 1994 | John W Warlick | 2,205 | Olympiad-31 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,150 |
| Olympiad-33 | 1998 | 13 | 7 | 2,218 |
| Olympiad-26 | 1984 | 13 | 2 | 1,979 |
| Olympiad-30 | 1992 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,468 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,150 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,067 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 12 | 6 | 2,228 |
| Olympiad-29 | 1990 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,438 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Enrico Grassi's chess games?
210 games by Enrico Grassi, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Enrico Grassi has played.
What does Enrico Grassi play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Enrico Grassi opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Enrico Grassi answers 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Enrico Grassi play as White?
As White, Enrico Grassi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Enrico Grassi play as Black?
As Black, Enrico Grassi most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Enrico Grassi's FIDE rating?
Enrico Grassi is currently rated 1,835 in classical chess, 1,834 in rapid and 1,954 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Enrico Grassi played?
Our database contains 210 games by Enrico Grassi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 60 draws, 94 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Enrico Grassi?
210 games by Enrico Grassi 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.