Prepare against Herbert Grasse
DEU · World #83,130 classical · FIDE ID 1271842
When preparing against Herbert Grasse, expect 1.Nf3 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 37.3% over 59 games.
Our database contains 160 games by Herbert Grasse, covering Sep 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Herbert Grasse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herbert Grasse 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 | 1,779 | 1,862 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 55 | 24 | 81 | 34.4% |
| As White | 84 | 32 | 14 | 38 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 76 | 23 | 10 | 43 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herbert Grasse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herbert Grasse's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 73 | 86.9% | 44.5% |
| e4 | 11 | 13.1% | 59.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 87% of White games, 44.5% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Grasse usually continues g3 (46.2% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Grasse usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Grasse usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 59.1% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Grasse usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Grasse usually continues d3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Grasse usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 70.7% | 34.5% |
| e6 | 8 | 19.5% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 10 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 30.0% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Herbert Grasse's chess games
All 160 games by Herbert Grasse in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - Sep 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: 55 wins, 24 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 59 | 22/11/26 | 37.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 8/0/13 | 38.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B40 | French Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E10 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Robert Wilms | 1,891 | Dortmund Open B | B40 |
| Jul 2010 | Wolfgang Deinert | 1,844 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | B40 |
| Jan 2017 | Timo Junker | 1,831 | Ruhrgebiet Bezirksliga 16/17 | A08 |
| Apr 2017 | Ingo Brunberg | 1,822 | Ruhrgebiet Bezirksliga 16/17 | A05 |
| Mar 2012 | Burkhard Koch | 1,814 | Ruhrgebiet VK1 1112 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open B | 2009 | 36 | 17.5 | 1,556 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2015 | 33 | 17.5 | 1,568 |
| ch-Ruhrgebiet U16 | 2004 | 12 | 4 | 1,352 |
| Ruhrgebiet Bezirksliga 16/17 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 1,839 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2010 | 9 | 2 | 1,707 |
| Ruhrgebiet Bezirksliga 17/18 | 2018 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,355 |
| Ruhrgebiet Bezirksliga 15/16 | 2016 | 8 | 1 | 1,481 |
| Cologne Chess Days Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,793 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herbert Grasse's chess games?
160 games by Herbert Grasse, from Sep 2010 to Sep 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 Herbert Grasse has played.
What does Herbert Grasse play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Herbert Grasse opens with 1.Nf3 (87% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herbert Grasse answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Herbert Grasse play as White?
As White, Herbert Grasse's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (59 games, 37.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herbert Grasse play as Black?
As Black, Herbert Grasse most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Herbert Grasse's FIDE rating?
Herbert Grasse is currently rated 1,779 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,862 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Herbert Grasse played?
Our database contains 160 games by Herbert Grasse, covering Sep 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 24 draws, 81 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herbert Grasse?
160 games by Herbert Grasse 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.