Prepare against Kurt Grube
Spain · World #104,417 classical · FIDE ID 24505919
When preparing against Kurt Grube, expect 1.c4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 122 games by Kurt Grube, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kurt Grube's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kurt Grube 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 | 1,717 | 1,886 | Dec 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,774 | 1,774 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 39 | 29 | 54 | 32.0% |
| As White | 66 | 18 | 20 | 28 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 56 | 21 | 9 | 26 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kurt Grube's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kurt Grube's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 37 | 56.1% | 37.8% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 36.4% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 5 | 7.6% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 56% of White games, 37.8% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Grube usually continues Nc3 (35.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Grube usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Grube usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Grube usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Grube usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Grube usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 88.9% | 34.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 88.5% | 52.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Kurt Grube's chess games
All 122 games by Kurt Grube in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 39 wins, 29 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E67 | English Opening | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Old Indian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A53 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Karl-Heinz Bondick | 1,948 | 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | D00 |
| Apr 2019 | Friedel Josting | 1,855 | 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | D02 |
| Apr 2026 | Luis Valls Alonso | 1,840 | 18th Montalvo Mem 2026 | D35 |
| Jan 2016 | Jose Juan Martinez Molina | 1,819 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref-B | A33 |
| Dec 2014 | Dinia Gonzalez Armas | 1,768 | Las Palmas Centro Goya Open | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Gran Canaria Santana Memorial | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,675 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,910 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref-B | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,738 |
| 15th Vecindario Montalvo Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,561 |
| 34th Las Palmas Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,745 |
| Las Palmas Centro Goya Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,726 |
| 16th Vecindario Montalvo Memorial | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,755 |
| 14th Vecindario Montalvo Memorial | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,582 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kurt Grube's chess games?
122 games by Kurt Grube, from Nov 2013 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 Kurt Grube has played.
What does Kurt Grube play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Kurt Grube opens with 1.c4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kurt Grube answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Kurt Grube play as White?
As White, Kurt Grube's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kurt Grube play as Black?
As Black, Kurt Grube most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Kurt Grube's FIDE rating?
Kurt Grube is currently rated 1,717 in classical chess, 1,774 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,886 (Dec 2013).
How many games has Kurt Grube played?
Our database contains 122 games by Kurt Grube, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 29 draws, 54 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kurt Grube?
122 games by Kurt Grube 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.