Prepare against George-Gabriel Grigore
GM · Romania · World #1,476 classical · FIDE ID 1200186
Our database contains 1,102 games by George-Gabriel Grigore, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find George-Gabriel Grigore's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout George-Gabriel Grigore 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 | 2,412 | 2,558 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,429 | 2,491 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,423 | 2,477 | Sep 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,102 | 449 | 480 | 173 | 40.7% |
| As White | 551 | 252 | 226 | 73 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 551 | 197 | 254 | 100 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (551 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 546 | 99.1% | 66.4% |
| e4 | 5 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 66.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Grigore usually continues c4 (67.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Grigore usually continues c4 (65.7% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Grigore usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Grigore usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (238 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 188 | 79.0% | 60.6% |
| c6 | 35 | 14.7% | 55.7% |
| d6 | 7 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.7% | 87.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.3% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (217 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 200 | 92.2% | 57.3% |
| d5 | 16 | 7.4% | 34.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
George-Gabriel Grigore's chess games
All 1,102 games by George-Gabriel Grigore 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: 449 wins, 480 draws, 173 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 112 | 44/53/15 | 39.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 87 | 40/33/14 | 46.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 65 | 27/33/5 | 41.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 52 | 27/18/7 | 51.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 41 | 14/26/1 | 34.1% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 32 | 22/8/2 | 68.8% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 14 | 6/7/1 | 42.9% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 102 | 43/44/15 | 42.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 50 | 18/26/6 | 36.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 46 | 14/20/12 | 30.4% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 39 | 9/22/8 | 23.1% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 37 | 10/18/9 | 27.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 12/12/3 | 44.4% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 20 | 7/10/3 | 35.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 19 | 8/8/3 | 42.1% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 15 | 4/9/2 | 26.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2000 | Viorel Iordachescu | 2,594 | 4th Castellaneta Open | E92 |
| Sep 2008 | Mircea-Emilian Parligras | 2,588 | 2nd Bucharest Romgaz Open | E37 |
| Dec 1999 | Dorian Rogozenco | 2,577 | ch-ROM | E39 |
| Jun 2009 | Luka Lenic | 2,574 | Brescia Open | E68 |
| Feb 2007 | Vladislav Nevednichy | 2,567 | ch-ROM | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM | 2024 | 159 | 86 | 2,468 |
| ch-ROM | 2008 | 70 | 41.5 | 2,497 |
| Ciocaltea Memorial | 2007 | 37 | 20.5 | 2,510 |
| Bucharest | 1995 | 23 | 14.5 | 2,502 |
| Predeal Open | 2007 | 17 | 12 | 2,556 |
| Montecatini Terme Open | 2000 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,484 |
| Odorheiu Secuiesc | 1992 | 13 | 9 | 2,504 |
| Budapest FS12 GM | 2003 | 13 | 8 | 2,524 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vladislav Nevednichy (14 games) · Andrei Istratescu (12 games) · Vlad-Cristian Jianu (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find George-Gabriel Grigore's chess games?
1,102 games by George-Gabriel Grigore, 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 George-Gabriel Grigore has played.
What does George-Gabriel Grigore play on the first move as White?
Across 551 games with White in our database, George-Gabriel Grigore opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, George-Gabriel Grigore answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...g6 (0% of games).
What openings does George-Gabriel Grigore play as White?
As White, George-Gabriel Grigore's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (112 games, 39.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (87 games, 46.0% win rate); Slav Defense (65 games, 41.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 551 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does George-Gabriel Grigore play as Black?
As Black, George-Gabriel Grigore most often plays: Sicilian (102 games, 42.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (50 games, 36.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (46 games, 30.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 551 games.
What is George-Gabriel Grigore's FIDE rating?
George-Gabriel Grigore is currently rated 2,412 in classical chess, 2,429 in rapid and 2,423 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,558 (Jul 2009).
How many games has George-Gabriel Grigore played?
Our database contains 1,102 games by George-Gabriel Grigore, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 449 wins, 480 draws, 173 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against George-Gabriel Grigore?
1,102 games by George-Gabriel Grigore 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.