Prepare against Juan Cruz Grillo
Argentina · World #14,869 classical · FIDE ID 149403
When preparing against Juan Cruz Grillo, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (43%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 128 games by Juan Cruz Grillo, covering Nov 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Juan Cruz Grillo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Cruz Grillo 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 | 2,107 | 2,107 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,111 | 2,111 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,968 | 2,016 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 40 | 11 | 77 | 31.3% |
| As White | 69 | 20 | 6 | 43 | 29.0% |
| As Black | 59 | 20 | 5 | 34 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Cruz Grillo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Cruz Grillo's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Grillo usually continues Nf3 (23.3% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Grillo usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Grillo usually continues d4 (72.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 22 | 75.9% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 4 | 13.8% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 42.9% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Juan Cruz Grillo's chess games
All 128 games by Juan Cruz Grillo in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 40 wins, 11 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/2/10 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game: Halloween Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | German Spata | 2,352 | IV Masters Ciudad de Buenos Aires | C11 |
| Feb 2025 | Petr Matyukov | 2,315 | Titled Tue Early | C02 |
| Feb 2025 | Amro El Jawich | 2,307 | Titled Tue Late | B07 |
| Mar 2025 | Fabian Platzgummer | 2,291 | Titled Tue Late | B28 |
| May 2026 | Gaspar Asprelli | 2,281 | 4th Buenos Aires Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 63 | 21 | 2,056 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 14 | 4 | 2,011 |
| chT-ARG ART Semillero U21 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 1,953 |
| 92nd ch-ARG sf | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,013 |
| 72nd Villa Ballester Open | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,052 |
| 🏆 III ABIERTO INTERNACIONAL MASTERS CIUDAD DE TIGRE - | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,989 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,028 |
| 4th Buenos Aires Open | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,187 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Cruz Grillo's chess games?
128 games by Juan Cruz Grillo, from Nov 2014 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 Juan Cruz Grillo has played.
What does Juan Cruz Grillo play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Juan Cruz Grillo opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Cruz Grillo answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games).
What openings does Juan Cruz Grillo play as White?
As White, Juan Cruz Grillo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Cruz Grillo play as Black?
As Black, Juan Cruz Grillo most often plays: French Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Juan Cruz Grillo's FIDE rating?
Juan Cruz Grillo is currently rated 2,107 in classical chess, 2,111 in rapid and 1,968 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,107 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Juan Cruz Grillo played?
Our database contains 128 games by Juan Cruz Grillo, covering Nov 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 11 draws, 77 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Cruz Grillo?
128 games by Juan Cruz Grillo 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.