Prepare against Friedrich Grunert
DEU · World #26,629 classical · FIDE ID 12995592
When preparing against Friedrich Grunert, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (61%).
Our database contains 142 games by Friedrich Grunert, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Friedrich Grunert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Friedrich Grunert 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 | 2,007 | 2,007 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,979 | 1,979 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 53 | 39 | 50 | 37.3% |
| As White | 67 | 30 | 13 | 24 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 75 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Friedrich Grunert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Friedrich Grunert's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 74.6% | 48.0% |
| d4 | 17 | 25.4% | 73.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 48.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Grunert usually continues Nf3 (36.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Grunert usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Grunert usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 73.5% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Grunert usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Grunert usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Grunert usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 38 | 88.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 7.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 61.1% | 54.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 38.9% | 57.1% |
Friedrich Grunert's chess games
All 142 games by Friedrich Grunert in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 53 wins, 39 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Stefan Liepold | 2,169 | Oberliga Bayern 2223 | D86 |
| May 2024 | Maximilian Menzel | 2,128 | ch-GER U25 Open A | E20 |
| Mar 2023 | Franz Scheckenbach | 2,064 | Oberliga Bayern 2223 | D32 |
| Nov 2019 | Thomas Luessmann | 2,047 | Oberliga Bayern 1920 | D02 |
| May 2018 | Boris Fistoul | 1,980 | ch-GER U25-A | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-A | 2023 | 36 | 17 | 1,794 |
| ch-EU Union U14 | 2018 | 18 | 8 | 1,567 |
| chT-GER U10 | 2014 | 11 | 6 | 1,114 |
| ch-GER U25 Open B | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 1,442 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,036 |
| ch-EU Union U12 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,490 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,675 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,533 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Friedrich Grunert's chess games?
142 games by Friedrich Grunert, from Nov 2014 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 Friedrich Grunert has played.
What does Friedrich Grunert play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Friedrich Grunert opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Friedrich Grunert answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games).
What openings does Friedrich Grunert play as White?
As White, Friedrich Grunert's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Friedrich Grunert play as Black?
As Black, Friedrich Grunert most often plays: French Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Friedrich Grunert's FIDE rating?
Friedrich Grunert is currently rated 2,007 in classical chess and 1,979 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,007 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Friedrich Grunert played?
Our database contains 142 games by Friedrich Grunert, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 39 draws, 50 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Friedrich Grunert?
142 games by Friedrich Grunert 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.