Prepare against Eyal Grinberg
IM · Israel · World #939 classical · FIDE ID 2806070
Our database contains 499 games by Eyal Grinberg, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Eyal Grinberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eyal Grinberg 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 | 2,457 | 2,503 | Oct 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,424 | 2,424 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,403 | 2,403 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 499 | 227 | 101 | 171 | 45.5% |
| As White | 245 | 124 | 45 | 76 | 50.6% |
| As Black | 254 | 103 | 56 | 95 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eyal Grinberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eyal Grinberg's side.
First moves as White (245 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 221 | 90.2% | 60.2% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 4.9% | 62.5% |
| e3 | 3 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.2% | 33.3% |
| Na3 | 2 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 60.2% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Grinberg usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Grinberg usually continues Nf3 (54.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Grinberg usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Grinberg usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Grinberg usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Grinberg usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 99 | 79.2% | 51.0% |
| c6 | 22 | 17.6% | 68.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 54.2% | 54.4% |
| d5 | 35 | 42.2% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Eyal Grinberg's chess games
All 499 games by Eyal Grinberg in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 227 wins, 101 draws, 171 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 33 | 19/5/9 | 57.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 33 | 20/4/9 | 60.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 22 | 8/4/10 | 36.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 7/9/5 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 55 | 23/11/21 | 41.8% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 36 | 11/10/15 | 30.6% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E01 | Catalan | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,703 | Titled Tue | B17 |
| Aug 2017 | Alexander Moiseenko | 2,678 | Titled Tue | B32 |
| Apr 2017 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,659 | Titled Tue | C06 |
| Apr 2017 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,654 | Titled Tue | B96 |
| Apr 2017 | Dariusz Swiercz | 2,649 | Titled Tue | C90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 129 | 58 | 2,395 |
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,430 |
| US Collegiate Blitz | 2021 | 25 | 13.5 | 2,230 |
| US Collegiate Rapid | 2021 | 18 | 12 | 2,289 |
| Budapest Spring Open | 2018 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,537 |
| chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | 2023 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,497 |
| Texas Collegiate Rapid | 2023 | 14 | 10 | 2,363 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-B | 2021 | 12 | 10 | 2,467 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eyal Grinberg's chess games?
499 games by Eyal Grinberg, from Jan 2009 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 Eyal Grinberg has played.
What does Eyal Grinberg play on the first move as White?
Across 245 games with White in our database, Eyal Grinberg opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eyal Grinberg answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...Nc6 (2% of games).
What openings does Eyal Grinberg play as White?
As White, Eyal Grinberg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (33 games, 57.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (33 games, 60.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (22 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 245 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eyal Grinberg play as Black?
As Black, Eyal Grinberg most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (55 games, 41.8% win rate); Slav Defense (36 games, 30.6% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 254 games.
What is Eyal Grinberg's FIDE rating?
Eyal Grinberg is currently rated 2,457 in classical chess, 2,424 in rapid and 2,403 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,503 (Oct 2022).
How many games has Eyal Grinberg played?
Our database contains 499 games by Eyal Grinberg, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 227 wins, 101 draws, 171 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eyal Grinberg?
499 games by Eyal Grinberg 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.