Prepare against Julian Groetzbach
FM · DEU · World #9,615 classical · FIDE ID 24600938
When preparing against Julian Groetzbach, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 27.6% over 29 games.
Our database contains 362 games by Julian Groetzbach, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julian Groetzbach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julian Groetzbach 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 | 2,176 | 2,310 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,235 | 2,244 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,291 | 2,291 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 362 | 140 | 92 | 130 | 38.7% |
| As White | 178 | 78 | 46 | 54 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 184 | 62 | 46 | 76 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julian Groetzbach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julian Groetzbach's side.
First moves as White (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 128 | 71.9% | 50.8% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 16.9% | 76.7% |
| d4 | 20 | 11.2% | 65.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 50.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Groetzbach usually continues Nf3 (51.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Groetzbach usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Groetzbach usually continues d4 (44.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 76.7% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Groetzbach usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Groetzbach usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Groetzbach usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 71 | 81.6% | 43.7% |
| e5 | 9 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 8.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 46 | 82.1% | 52.2% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 17.9% | 15.0% |
Julian Groetzbach's chess games
All 362 games by Julian Groetzbach in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 140 wins, 92 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/3/10 | 35.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 29 | 8/10/11 | 27.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 9/0/5 | 64.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,600 | 22nd chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B90 |
| Apr 2019 | Vitaly Kunin | 2,520 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | B07 |
| Jul 2016 | Lev Gutman | 2,428 | Lueneburg Open A | A07 |
| Apr 2024 | Egor Bykov | 2,424 | Titled Tue Late | B45 |
| Mar 2025 | Georgios Souleidis | 2,418 | Titled Tue Late | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 28 | 12.5 | 2,235 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2015 | 28 | 22 | 2,083 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2015 | 23 | 10 | 2,037 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2008 | 22 | 10.5 | 1,473 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Nord 24-25 | 2025 | 11 | 3 | 2,166 |
| Lueneburg Open A | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,314 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,821 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,353 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julian Groetzbach's chess games?
362 games by Julian Groetzbach, from Oct 2008 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 Julian Groetzbach has played.
What does Julian Groetzbach play on the first move as White?
Across 178 games with White in our database, Julian Groetzbach opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julian Groetzbach answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Julian Groetzbach play as White?
As White, Julian Groetzbach's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (11 games, 9.1% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 178 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julian Groetzbach play as Black?
As Black, Julian Groetzbach most often plays: Slav Defense (29 games, 27.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 64.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 184 games.
What is Julian Groetzbach's FIDE rating?
Julian Groetzbach is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess, 2,235 in rapid and 2,291 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,310 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Julian Groetzbach played?
Our database contains 362 games by Julian Groetzbach, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 140 wins, 92 draws, 130 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julian Groetzbach?
362 games by Julian Groetzbach 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.