Prepare against Gernot Gruber
Austria · World #45,083 classical · FIDE ID 1607634
Our database contains 87 games by Gernot Gruber, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gernot Gruber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gernot Gruber 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 | 1,913 | 2,108 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,959 | 2,051 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,995 | 2,048 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 29.9% |
| As White | 42 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 45 | 11 | 14 | 20 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gernot Gruber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gernot Gruber's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 88.1% | 51.4% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 51.4% score
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Gruber usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Gruber usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Gruber usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Gruber usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 90.5% | 36.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 21.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Gernot Gruber's chess games
All 87 games by Gernot Gruber 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: 26 wins, 29 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B44 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Hermann Knoll | 2,389 | Donau Open 18th | C45 |
| May 2023 | Joachim Knaak | 2,162 | Bodensee Seniors Open 7th | A43 |
| Jan 1996 | Josef Loeffler | 2,160 | Ceske Budejovice Open | A34 |
| Aug 2005 | Josef Ferrari | 2,139 | ch-AUT qual | C45 |
| May 2013 | Andreas Schieder | 2,129 | ch-Weiz 12th | C40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberoesterreich Open | 2018 | 10 | 7 | 2,044 |
| ch-AUT qual | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 2,013 |
| Graz Open A | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,011 |
| 2nd Hoersching Open | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,867 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 1996 | 8 | 4 | 2,196 |
| 3rd Hoersching Open | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,974 |
| Bodensee Seniors Open 7th | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 2,097 |
| Weiz Open 9th | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,124 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gernot Gruber's chess games?
87 games by Gernot Gruber, 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 Gernot Gruber has played.
What does Gernot Gruber play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Gernot Gruber opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gernot Gruber answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Gernot Gruber play as White?
As White, Gernot Gruber's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gernot Gruber play as Black?
As Black, Gernot Gruber most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Gernot Gruber's FIDE rating?
Gernot Gruber is currently rated 1,913 in classical chess, 1,959 in rapid and 1,995 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Gernot Gruber played?
Our database contains 87 games by Gernot Gruber, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 29 draws, 32 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gernot Gruber?
87 games by Gernot Gruber 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.