Prepare against Herbert Grossmann
DEU · World #13,918 classical · FIDE ID 4684826
When preparing against Herbert Grossmann, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (50%).
Our database contains 48 games by Herbert Grossmann, covering Jan 2005 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Herbert Grossmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herbert Grossmann 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 | 2,118 | 2,145 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 12 | 20 | 16 | 25.0% |
| As White | 23 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 25 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 16.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herbert Grossmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herbert Grossmann's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 87.0% | 57.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 57.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Grossmann usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Grossmann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Grossmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Grossmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 61.5% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Herbert Grossmann's chess games
All 48 games by Herbert Grossmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - Oct 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: 12 wins, 20 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Walter Voith | 2,375 | ch-Regensburg | C00 |
| Apr 2005 | Daniel Wichmann | 2,255 | Oberliga Ost-B 0405 | B07 |
| Jan 1995 | Gunnar Kirschbaum | 2,220 | ch-Regensburg | A45 |
| Nov 2004 | Raiko Siebarth | 2,134 | Oberliga Ost-B 0405 | A69 |
| Sep 2007 | Petr Lausman | 2,091 | 4th Zdar nad Sazavou Vysocina Open B | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-B 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,215 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga-A 1920 | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 2,004 |
| ch-Regensburg | 1995 | 7 | 5 | 2,473 |
| 4th Zdar nad Sazavou Vysocina Open B | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 2,161 |
| 7th Werther Schloss Open A | 2001 | 5 | 2 | 2,071 |
| 34. Deutsche Senioren MM 2026 | 65+ | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,924 |
| Oberliga Ost Playoff 9900 | 2000 | 1 | 0 | 1,833 |
| Rostock-08 A1 Group | 1982 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herbert Grossmann's chess games?
48 games by Herbert Grossmann, from Jan 2005 to Oct 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 Grossmann has played.
What does Herbert Grossmann play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Herbert Grossmann opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herbert Grossmann answers 1...d6 (62% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Herbert Grossmann play as White?
As White, Herbert Grossmann's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herbert Grossmann play as Black?
As Black, Herbert Grossmann most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Rat Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Herbert Grossmann's FIDE rating?
Herbert Grossmann is currently rated 2,118 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,145 (Sep 2022).
How many games has Herbert Grossmann played?
Our database contains 48 games by Herbert Grossmann, covering Jan 2005 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 20 draws, 16 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herbert Grossmann?
48 games by Herbert Grossmann 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.