Prepare against Franz-Josef Groemping
DEU · World #76,730 classical · FIDE ID 533045615
When preparing against Franz-Josef Groemping, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 33 games by Franz-Josef Groemping, covering Jul 2025 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Franz-Josef Groemping's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franz-Josef Groemping 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 | 1,800 | 1,918 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 33.3% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franz-Josef Groemping's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franz-Josef Groemping's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 63.2% | 58.3% |
| b4 | 7 | 36.8% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Groemping usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Groemping usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Groemping usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 37% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Groemping usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Groemping usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Groemping usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 37.5% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Franz-Josef Groemping's chess games
All 33 games by Franz-Josef Groemping in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2025 - 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: 11 wins, 12 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | Andreas Wuestnienhaus | 1,891 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 1112 | A00 |
| Sep 2002 | Manfred Schmeing | 1,812 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0203 | B25 |
| Dec 2009 | Petra Hoffmann | 1,742 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0910 | A00 |
| Nov 2007 | Mohamed Darwisch | 1,734 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0708 | E83 |
| Feb 2018 | Stephan Huesmann | 1,706 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1718 | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECU Senior +65 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,677 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 6 | 1,840 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1819 | 2019 | 4 | 0 | 1,381 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0203 | 2002 | 2 | 1 | 1,745 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1617 | 2017 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,759 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1112 | 2011 | 1 | 1 | 2,291 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1516 | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,433 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0405 | 2005 | 1 | 1 | 1,992 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franz-Josef Groemping's chess games?
33 games by Franz-Josef Groemping, from Jul 2025 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 Franz-Josef Groemping has played.
What does Franz-Josef Groemping play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Franz-Josef Groemping opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.b4 (37% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franz-Josef Groemping answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games).
What openings does Franz-Josef Groemping play as White?
As White, Franz-Josef Groemping's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franz-Josef Groemping play as Black?
As Black, Franz-Josef Groemping most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Franz-Josef Groemping's FIDE rating?
Franz-Josef Groemping is currently rated 1,800 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,918 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Franz-Josef Groemping played?
Our database contains 33 games by Franz-Josef Groemping, covering Jul 2025 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 12 draws, 10 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franz-Josef Groemping?
33 games by Franz-Josef Groemping 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.