Prepare against Gilbert Grimberg
FM · France · World #11,582 classical · FIDE ID 600474
Our database contains 337 games by Gilbert Grimberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gilbert Grimberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gilbert Grimberg 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 | 2,146 | 2,359 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,221 | 2,255 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,239 | 2,257 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 337 | 113 | 112 | 112 | 33.5% |
| As White | 163 | 61 | 53 | 49 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 174 | 52 | 59 | 63 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gilbert Grimberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gilbert Grimberg's side.
First moves as White (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 64 | 39.3% | 60.2% |
| e4 | 58 | 35.6% | 51.7% |
| c4 | 26 | 16.0% | 51.9% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 5 | 3.1% | 20.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 60.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Grimberg usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Grimberg usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Grimberg usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Grimberg usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Grimberg usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Grimberg usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 33.3% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 23 | 30.7% | 58.7% |
| c5 | 10 | 13.3% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 6.7% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.3% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 5.3% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 57.4% | 40.3% |
| d6 | 11 | 20.4% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 7 | 13.0% | 42.9% |
| f5 | 3 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Gilbert Grimberg's chess games
All 337 games by Gilbert Grimberg 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: 113 wins, 112 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1984 | Hans Ree | 2,480 | Meudon Open 01 | E05 |
| Jan 1988 | Vladimir Akopian | 2,455 | Belgrade GMA Open | B30 |
| Jan 1990 | Yury Piskov | 2,445 | Clichy | C11 |
| Jan 1993 | Georg Mohr | 2,435 | ch-Paris Open | C41 |
| Apr 1999 | Oleg Zigura | 2,430 | Bois Colombes | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA | 1995 | 30 | 9.5 | 2,254 |
| Clichy | 1994 | 17 | 7 | 2,249 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2015 | 16 | 8 | 2,297 |
| ch-Paris Open | 2001 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,362 |
| Clichy IM | 1993 | 11 | 4 | 2,216 |
| Dortmund-C | 1989 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,341 |
| Elancourt | 2003 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,478 |
| chT-FRA | 1999 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,344 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gilbert Grimberg's chess games?
337 games by Gilbert Grimberg, 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 Gilbert Grimberg has played.
What does Gilbert Grimberg play on the first move as White?
Across 163 games with White in our database, Gilbert Grimberg opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gilbert Grimberg answers 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Gilbert Grimberg play as White?
As White, Gilbert Grimberg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 163 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gilbert Grimberg play as Black?
As Black, Gilbert Grimberg most often plays: Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Petrov's Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 174 games.
What is Gilbert Grimberg's FIDE rating?
Gilbert Grimberg is currently rated 2,146 in classical chess, 2,221 in rapid and 2,239 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,359 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Gilbert Grimberg played?
Our database contains 337 games by Gilbert Grimberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 113 wins, 112 draws, 112 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gilbert Grimberg?
337 games by Gilbert Grimberg 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.