Prepare against Joey Grochal
FM · NLD · World #6,540 classical · FIDE ID 1019945
When preparing against Joey Grochal, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 10.3% over 29 games.
Our database contains 1,132 games by Joey Grochal, covering Oct 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Joey Grochal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joey Grochal 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 | 2,235 | 2,335 | Sep 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,269 | 2,302 | Feb 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,271 | 2,277 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,132 | 466 | 177 | 489 | 41.2% |
| As White | 552 | 246 | 83 | 223 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 580 | 220 | 94 | 266 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joey Grochal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joey Grochal's side.
First moves as White (552 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 398 | 72.1% | 54.9% |
| e4 | 150 | 27.2% | 44.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 54.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Grochal usually continues c4 (55.1% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Grochal usually continues c4 (59.2% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Grochal usually continues c4 (38.2% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 44.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Grochal usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Grochal usually continues d4 (35.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Grochal usually continues d4 (65.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (293 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 226 | 77.1% | 50.2% |
| e5 | 67 | 22.9% | 44.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 151 | 92.6% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 12 | 7.4% | 33.3% |
Joey Grochal's chess games
All 1,132 games by Joey Grochal in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 466 wins, 177 draws, 489 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 49 | 16/10/23 | 32.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 47 | 22/7/18 | 46.8% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 41 | 25/1/15 | 61.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 27 | 11/3/13 | 40.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 24 | 10/6/8 | 41.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 21 | 10/2/9 | 47.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 9/3/9 | 42.9% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 19 | 11/2/6 | 57.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 5/3/11 | 26.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 11/2/4 | 64.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 94 | 41/12/41 | 43.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 70 | 32/8/30 | 45.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 33 | 13/3/17 | 39.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 29 | 3/9/17 | 10.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 28 | 13/5/10 | 46.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 21 | 6/2/13 | 28.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Diego Rafael Di Berardino | 2,636 | Titled Tue | B47 |
| Jun 2020 | Pier Luigi Basso | 2,596 | Titled Tue | E17 |
| May 2020 | Pouya Idani | 2,588 | Titled Tue | A88 |
| Jun 2020 | Alejandro Ramirez Alvarez | 2,567 | Titled Tue | D24 |
| Sep 2024 | Igor Samunenkov | 2,533 | Titled Tue Early | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 697 | 306.5 | 2,248 |
| Brasschaat Open | 2025 | 27 | 21 | 2,253 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 19 | 7.5 | 2,237 |
| ch-NED Qualification 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 7 | 2,322 |
| Dutch Blitz Championship 2026 | Finale B | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,223 |
| chT-BEL 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,297 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 2,263 |
| Brasschaat Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,156 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joey Grochal's chess games?
1,132 games by Joey Grochal, from Oct 2006 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 Joey Grochal has played.
What does Joey Grochal play on the first move as White?
Across 552 games with White in our database, Joey Grochal opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joey Grochal answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Joey Grochal play as White?
As White, Joey Grochal's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (49 games, 32.7% win rate); Slav Defense (47 games, 46.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (41 games, 61.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 552 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joey Grochal play as Black?
As Black, Joey Grochal most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (94 games, 43.6% win rate); Sicilian (70 games, 45.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (33 games, 39.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 580 games.
What is Joey Grochal's FIDE rating?
Joey Grochal is currently rated 2,235 in classical chess, 2,269 in rapid and 2,271 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,335 (Sep 2021).
How many games has Joey Grochal played?
Our database contains 1,132 games by Joey Grochal, covering Oct 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 466 wins, 177 draws, 489 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joey Grochal?
1,132 games by Joey Grochal 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.