Prepare against Kenneth Grodotzki
CM · DEU · World #26,603 classical · FIDE ID 4648560
When preparing against Kenneth Grodotzki, expect 1.f4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 19.5% over 41 games.
Our database contains 228 games by Kenneth Grodotzki, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kenneth Grodotzki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kenneth Grodotzki 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 | 2,007 | 2,045 | May 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,976 | 2,055 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,022 | 2,022 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 228 | 66 | 51 | 111 | 28.9% |
| As White | 109 | 39 | 29 | 41 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 119 | 27 | 22 | 70 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kenneth Grodotzki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kenneth Grodotzki's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 72 | 66.1% | 45.8% |
| e4 | 31 | 28.4% | 58.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 5.5% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 66% of White games, 45.8% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Grodotzki usually continues Nf3 (41.4% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Grodotzki usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Grodotzki usually continues fxe5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Grodotzki usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Grodotzki usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Grodotzki usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 43 | 70.5% | 37.2% |
| d6 | 11 | 18.0% | 36.4% |
| c5 | 7 | 11.5% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 34 | 100.0% | 27.9% |
Kenneth Grodotzki's chess games
All 228 games by Kenneth Grodotzki in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 66 wins, 51 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 72 | 27/12/33 | 37.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 41 | 8/7/26 | 19.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Milan Zajic | 2,392 | European Rapid 2024 | A02 |
| May 2025 | Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu | 2,318 | Titled Tue Late | A02 |
| May 2025 | Alexander Zlatin | 2,306 | Titled Tue Late | A02 |
| May 2025 | Victor Neustroev | 2,283 | Titled Tue Early | A03 |
| May 2025 | Stanislav Tsyhanchuk | 2,273 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 91 | 26 | 2,016 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2003 | 9 | 2 | 1,784 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,976 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,956 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,931 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 1,778 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga1 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,767 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,907 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kenneth Grodotzki's chess games?
228 games by Kenneth Grodotzki, from Oct 2007 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 Kenneth Grodotzki has played.
What does Kenneth Grodotzki play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Kenneth Grodotzki opens with 1.f4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kenneth Grodotzki answers 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Kenneth Grodotzki play as White?
As White, Kenneth Grodotzki's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (72 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kenneth Grodotzki play as Black?
As Black, Kenneth Grodotzki most often plays: Dutch Defense (41 games, 19.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 119 games.
What is Kenneth Grodotzki's FIDE rating?
Kenneth Grodotzki is currently rated 2,007 in classical chess, 1,976 in rapid and 2,022 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,045 (May 2019).
How many games has Kenneth Grodotzki played?
Our database contains 228 games by Kenneth Grodotzki, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 51 draws, 111 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kenneth Grodotzki?
228 games by Kenneth Grodotzki 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.