Prepare against Joerg Grabenhorst
DEU · World #50,771 classical · FIDE ID 4639529
Our database contains 63 games by Joerg Grabenhorst, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joerg Grabenhorst's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joerg Grabenhorst 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 | 1,890 | 2,045 | Oct 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 19 | 18 | 26 | 30.2% |
| As White | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 29 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 85.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Grabenhorst usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Grabenhorst usually continues Bf4 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Grabenhorst usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Grabenhorst usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Grabenhorst usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 10 | 76.9% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 70.0% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Joerg Grabenhorst's chess games
All 63 games by Joerg Grabenhorst 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: 19 wins, 18 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Modern Defense | 21 | 6/6/9 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Stephan Richter | 2,033 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | A43 |
| Apr 2009 | Harald Lutz | 2,002 | 16th Leipzig VfB Open | D03 |
| Apr 2009 | Markus Herrmann | 1,992 | 16th Leipzig VfB Open | A45 |
| Jan 2008 | Jakob Walther | 1,929 | ch-Niedersachsen | D00 |
| Jan 2009 | Ingo Oehne | 1,899 | ch-Niedersachsen Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2009 | 14 | 8 | 1,843 |
| 4th Wichern Open | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,375 |
| 16th Leipzig VfB Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,030 |
| 12th Wuerzburg Open | 1996 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,347 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 1,645 |
| Braunschweig Oker Cup | 2011 | 4 | 2 | 1,648 |
| 19th Rhein Main Open A | 2016 | 4 | 0 | 1,614 |
| Bad Harzburg Open | 2007 | 3 | 0 | 1,838 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joerg Grabenhorst's chess games?
63 games by Joerg Grabenhorst, 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 Joerg Grabenhorst has played.
What does Joerg Grabenhorst play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Joerg Grabenhorst opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.Nc3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joerg Grabenhorst answers 1...g6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Joerg Grabenhorst play as White?
As White, Joerg Grabenhorst's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (7 games, 42.9% win rate); London System (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joerg Grabenhorst play as Black?
As Black, Joerg Grabenhorst most often plays: Modern Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Joerg Grabenhorst's FIDE rating?
Joerg Grabenhorst is currently rated 1,890 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,045 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Joerg Grabenhorst played?
Our database contains 63 games by Joerg Grabenhorst, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 18 draws, 26 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joerg Grabenhorst?
63 games by Joerg Grabenhorst 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.