Prepare against Julius Grimm
FM · DEU · World #3,617 classical · FIDE ID 12916986
Our database contains 168 games by Julius Grimm, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Julius Grimm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julius Grimm 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 | 2,315 | 2,348 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,322 | 2,322 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,286 | 2,301 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 168 | 72 | 42 | 54 | 42.9% |
| As White | 86 | 39 | 19 | 28 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 82 | 33 | 23 | 26 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julius Grimm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julius Grimm's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 80 | 93.0% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Grimm usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Grimm usually continues c4 (58.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Grimm usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Grimm usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Grimm usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 38 | 76.0% | 56.6% |
| c5 | 5 | 10.0% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 8.0% | 87.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 33.3% | 90.0% |
Julius Grimm's chess games
All 168 games by Julius Grimm in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 72 wins, 42 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D33 | Catalan | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D96 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Pier Luigi Basso | 2,520 | 1st Munich Pfingst Open A | C77 |
| Jun 2023 | Jomon Jinan | 2,432 | 1st Munich Pfingst Open A | E24 |
| Apr 2017 | Alexander Belezky | 2,397 | Bundesliga 2016-17 | A09 |
| Dec 2016 | Attila Istvan Csonka | 2,316 | Bundesliga 2016-17 | B18 |
| May 2014 | Bernd Grill | 2,205 | 8th Wunsiedel Open | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U18 | 2015 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,192 |
| ch-Hessen U16 | 2013 | 16 | 11 | 1,915 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2013 | 14 | 6 | 1,873 |
| ch-Hessen U18 | 2015 | 13 | 11.5 | 2,139 |
| Bundesliga 2016-17 | 2017 | 11 | 4 | 2,372 |
| 2nd Hofheim Spring Open A | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,121 |
| 4th Munich Whitsun Open A | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,184 |
| 11th Gernsheim U20 Open | 2013 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,154 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julius Grimm's chess games?
168 games by Julius Grimm, from Jul 2010 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 Julius Grimm has played.
What does Julius Grimm play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Julius Grimm opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julius Grimm answers 1...c6 (76% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Julius Grimm play as White?
As White, Julius Grimm's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julius Grimm play as Black?
As Black, Julius Grimm most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Julius Grimm's FIDE rating?
Julius Grimm is currently rated 2,315 in classical chess, 2,322 in rapid and 2,286 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,348 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Julius Grimm played?
Our database contains 168 games by Julius Grimm, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 42 draws, 54 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julius Grimm?
168 games by Julius Grimm 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.