Prepare against Gabriel Gruet
France · World #10,341 classical · FIDE ID 622222
Our database contains 90 games by Gabriel Gruet, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gabriel Gruet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabriel Gruet 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 | 2,164 | 2,165 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,161 | 2,161 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 37 | 18 | 35 | 41.1% |
| As White | 45 | 18 | 10 | 17 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 45 | 19 | 8 | 18 | 42.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabriel Gruet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabriel Gruet's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 100.0% | 51.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Gruet usually continues c3 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Gruet usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Gruet usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 78.6% | 43.2% |
| e6 | 5 | 17.9% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 69.2% | 27.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
Gabriel Gruet's chess games
All 90 games by Gabriel Gruet 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: 37 wins, 18 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Martin Guillet | 2,243 | chT-FRA U18 9899 | C12 |
| Aug 2000 | Yann Marteau | 2,198 | ch-FRA Accession | B48 |
| Jan 2000 | Antony Bellaiche | 2,189 | chT-FRA U20 | B22 |
| Jan 2000 | Erik Chaplin | 2,182 | chT2S-FRA 9900 | B44 |
| Apr 2005 | Frederic Dijoux | 2,119 | chT2-FRA 0405 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA U18 | 1996 | 17 | 10 | 1,898 |
| chT-FRA U18 9798 | 1998 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,911 |
| chT-FRA U18 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 6 | 2,229 |
| Wch U14 | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,143 |
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 6 | 2,150 |
| chT2S-FRA 9900 | 2000 | 6 | 5 | 2,407 |
| chT-FRA 9899 | 1999 | 4 | 2 | – |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2001 | 3 | 1 | 1,977 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabriel Gruet's chess games?
90 games by Gabriel Gruet, 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 Gabriel Gruet has played.
What does Gabriel Gruet play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Gabriel Gruet opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabriel Gruet answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Gabriel Gruet play as White?
As White, Gabriel Gruet's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (13 games, 38.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabriel Gruet play as Black?
As Black, Gabriel Gruet most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Gabriel Gruet's FIDE rating?
Gabriel Gruet is currently rated 2,164 in classical chess, 2,161 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Gabriel Gruet played?
Our database contains 90 games by Gabriel Gruet, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 18 draws, 35 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabriel Gruet?
90 games by Gabriel Gruet 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.