Prepare against Joerg Gruenenwald
FM · CHE · World #5,110 classical · FIDE ID 1304372
Our database contains 412 games by Joerg Gruenenwald, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joerg Gruenenwald's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joerg Gruenenwald 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 | 2,270 | 2,386 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,271 | 2,327 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 412 | 138 | 175 | 99 | 33.5% |
| As White | 214 | 77 | 95 | 42 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 198 | 61 | 80 | 57 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joerg Gruenenwald's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joerg Gruenenwald's side.
First moves as White (214 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 199 | 93.0% | 58.8% |
| e4 | 14 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Gruenenwald usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Gruenenwald usually continues Nf3 (48.3% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Gruenenwald usually continues e4 (65.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Gruenenwald usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Gruenenwald usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Gruenenwald usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 76 | 96.2% | 59.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 51.4% | 51.3% |
| Nf6 | 34 | 45.9% | 47.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Joerg Gruenenwald's chess games
All 412 games by Joerg Gruenenwald in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 138 wins, 175 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 33 | 11/14/8 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 31 | 11/15/5 | 35.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 21 | 4/11/6 | 19.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 4/10/4 | 22.2% |
| A71 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 12/5/0 | 70.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A93 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 43 | 18/16/9 | 41.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 41 | 9/23/9 | 22.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A22 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1985 | Eric Lobron | 2,525 | Bundesliga 1985-86 | A71 |
| Jan 1994 | Drazen Sermek | 2,520 | Cattolica Open | B22 |
| Jan 1999 | Ivan Nemet | 2,445 | ch-SUI | A57 |
| Jan 1987 | Matthias Wahls | 2,440 | Bundesliga 1986-87 | A72 |
| Apr 1999 | Ketino Kachiani-Gersinska | 2,439 | Bundesliga 1998-99 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 185 | 108 | 2,337 |
| Bundesliga 1986-87 | 1987 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,405 |
| Bundesliga 1985-86 | 1986 | 15 | 9 | 2,430 |
| Bundesliga 1987-88 | 1988 | 14 | 5 | 2,257 |
| ch-SUI | 2001 | 13 | 8 | 2,422 |
| Bundesliga 1988-89 | 1989 | 11 | 5 | 2,324 |
| Mendrisio Open | 1988 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,608 |
| chT-SUI 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,264 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joerg Gruenenwald's chess games?
412 games by Joerg Gruenenwald, from Apr 2003 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 Joerg Gruenenwald has played.
What does Joerg Gruenenwald play on the first move as White?
Across 214 games with White in our database, Joerg Gruenenwald opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joerg Gruenenwald answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Joerg Gruenenwald play as White?
As White, Joerg Gruenenwald's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (33 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 19.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 214 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joerg Gruenenwald play as Black?
As Black, Joerg Gruenenwald most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (43 games, 41.9% win rate); Slav Defense (41 games, 22.0% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 198 games.
What is Joerg Gruenenwald's FIDE rating?
Joerg Gruenenwald is currently rated 2,270 in classical chess, 2,271 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,386 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Joerg Gruenenwald played?
Our database contains 412 games by Joerg Gruenenwald, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 138 wins, 175 draws, 99 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joerg Gruenenwald?
412 games by Joerg Gruenenwald 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.