Prepare against Juerg Gruber
CHE · World #89,189 classical · FIDE ID 1307800
When preparing against Juerg Gruber, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 38 games by Juerg Gruber, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juerg Gruber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juerg Gruber 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 | 1,761 | 1,761 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 14 | 2 | 22 | 36.8% |
| As White | 18 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juerg Gruber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juerg Gruber's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 94.4% | 55.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Gruber usually continues f4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Gruber usually continues f4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Gruber usually continues f4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Gruber usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 62.5% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 37.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Juerg Gruber's chess games
All 38 games by Juerg Gruber 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: 14 wins, 2 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A98 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Rudolf Pluess | 1,573 | 24th Zuoz Engiadina Open | B86 |
| Oct 2018 | Josefa Del Val | 1,437 | 25th Zuoz Engiadina Open | C35 |
| Oct 2018 | Didier Bujard | 1,433 | 25th Zuoz Engiadina Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pizol Open | 1998 | 18 | 7 | 2,046 |
| Wangs Pizol Open | 1996 | 9 | 3 | – |
| 24th Zuoz Engiadina Open | 2017 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,644 |
| 25th Zuoz Engiadina Open | 2018 | 2 | 2 | 1,835 |
| Bad Ragaz Open | 1994 | 2 | 1 | – |
| 30th Liechtenstein Open | 2012 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,060 |
| 23rd Zuoz Engiadina Open | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,358 |
| 25th Liechtenstein Open | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1,607 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juerg Gruber's chess games?
38 games by Juerg Gruber, 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 Juerg Gruber has played.
What does Juerg Gruber play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Juerg Gruber opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juerg Gruber answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games).
What openings does Juerg Gruber play as White?
As White, Juerg Gruber's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juerg Gruber play as Black?
As Black, Juerg Gruber most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Juerg Gruber's FIDE rating?
Juerg Gruber is currently rated 1,761 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,761 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Juerg Gruber played?
Our database contains 38 games by Juerg Gruber, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 2 draws, 22 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juerg Gruber?
38 games by Juerg Gruber 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.