Prepare against Joey Grochal
FM · NLD · World #5,776 classical · FIDE ID 1019945
Our database contains 1,108 games by Joey Grochal, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joey Grochal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joey Grochal 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 | 2,253 | 2,335 | Sep 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,269 | 2,302 | Feb 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,250 | 2,277 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,108 | 457 | 172 | 479 | 41.2% |
| As White | 540 | 240 | 83 | 217 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 568 | 217 | 89 | 262 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joey Grochal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joey Grochal's side.
First moves as White (540 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 386 | 71.5% | 55.1% |
| e4 | 150 | 27.8% | 44.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 55.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Grochal usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Grochal usually continues c4 (58.5% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Grochal usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 44.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Grochal usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Grochal usually continues d4 (35.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Grochal usually continues d4 (65.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (290 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 224 | 77.2% | 50.4% |
| e5 | 66 | 22.8% | 44.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 148 | 92.5% | 45.6% |
| d5 | 12 | 7.5% | 33.3% |
Joey Grochal's chess games
All 1,108 games by Joey Grochal in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - Aug 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: 457 wins, 172 draws, 479 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 48 | 16/10/22 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 46 | 21/7/18 | 45.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 41 | 25/1/15 | 61.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 27 | 11/3/13 | 40.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 23 | 9/6/8 | 39.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 21 | 10/2/9 | 47.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 9/3/9 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 5/3/11 | 26.3% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 11/2/4 | 64.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 92 | 40/11/41 | 43.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 70 | 32/8/30 | 45.7% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 32 | 12/3/17 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 27 | 13/4/10 | 48.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 26 | 3/8/15 | 11.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 21 | 6/2/13 | 28.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Diego Rafael Di Berardino | 2,636 | Titled Tue | B47 |
| Jun 2020 | Pier Luigi Basso | 2,596 | Titled Tue | E17 |
| May 2020 | Pouya Idani | 2,588 | Titled Tue | A88 |
| Jun 2020 | Alejandro Ramirez Alvarez | 2,567 | Titled Tue | D24 |
| Sep 2024 | Igor Samunenkov | 2,533 | Titled Tue Early | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 697 | 306.5 | 2,248 |
| Brasschaat Open | 2025 | 27 | 21 | 2,253 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 19 | 7.5 | 2,237 |
| ch-NED Qualification 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 7 | 2,322 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 2,263 |
| chT-BEL 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,297 |
| 18th Brasschaat Open | 2018 | 9 | 7 | 2,188 |
| Wachtebeke-A | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,411 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joey Grochal's chess games?
1,108 games by Joey Grochal, from Oct 2006 to Aug 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 Joey Grochal has played.
What does Joey Grochal play on the first move as White?
Across 540 games with White in our database, Joey Grochal opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joey Grochal answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Joey Grochal play as White?
As White, Joey Grochal's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (48 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (46 games, 45.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (41 games, 61.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 540 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joey Grochal play as Black?
As Black, Joey Grochal most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (92 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian (70 games, 45.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (32 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 568 games.
What is Joey Grochal's FIDE rating?
Joey Grochal is currently rated 2,253 in classical chess, 2,269 in rapid and 2,250 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,335 (Sep 2021).
How many games has Joey Grochal played?
Our database contains 1,108 games by Joey Grochal, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 457 wins, 172 draws, 479 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joey Grochal?
1,108 games by Joey Grochal 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.