Prepare against Ingo Gronde
FM · DEU · World #3,086 classical · FIDE ID 24626392
When preparing against Ingo Gronde, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%).
Our database contains 120 games by Ingo Gronde, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ingo Gronde's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ingo Gronde 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 | 2,335 | 2,335 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 57 | 39 | 24 | 47.5% |
| As White | 63 | 33 | 19 | 11 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 57 | 24 | 20 | 13 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ingo Gronde's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ingo Gronde's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 95.2% | 68.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 68.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Gronde usually continues Nf3 (67.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Gronde usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Gronde usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Gronde usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 65.0% | 46.2% |
| g6 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 87.0% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Ingo Gronde's chess games
All 120 games by Ingo Gronde in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 57 wins, 39 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A32 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A24 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Viktor Kupreichik | 2,454 | 22nd Muensterland Open | B57 |
| Jan 2023 | Wilfried Bode | 2,352 | Oberliga Nord W 2223 | C01 |
| Mar 2009 | Malte Markert | 2,321 | Oberliga Nord W 0809 | C86 |
| Mar 2017 | David Hoeffer | 2,308 | Oberliga Nord W 1617 | C41 |
| Feb 2023 | Tobias Voege | 2,280 | Oberliga Nord W 2223 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,350 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,259 |
| Oberliga Nord W 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,221 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,277 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,182 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 2,307 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 7 | 2,400 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,081 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ingo Gronde's chess games?
120 games by Ingo Gronde, from Jul 2009 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 Ingo Gronde has played.
What does Ingo Gronde play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Ingo Gronde opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ingo Gronde answers 1...e6 (65% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Ingo Gronde play as White?
As White, Ingo Gronde's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ingo Gronde play as Black?
As Black, Ingo Gronde most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Ingo Gronde's FIDE rating?
Ingo Gronde is currently rated 2,335 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,335 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ingo Gronde played?
Our database contains 120 games by Ingo Gronde, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 39 draws, 24 losses (47.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ingo Gronde?
120 games by Ingo Gronde 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.