Prepare against Ludger Grewe
DEU · World #13,836 classical · FIDE ID 4670167
Our database contains 180 games by Ludger Grewe, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ludger Grewe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ludger Grewe 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 | 2,118 | 2,255 | Apr 2005 |
| Blitz | 2,096 | 2,136 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 76 | 57 | 47 | 42.2% |
| As White | 88 | 41 | 24 | 23 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 92 | 35 | 33 | 24 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ludger Grewe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ludger Grewe's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 92.0% | 62.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 62.3% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Grewe usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Grewe usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Grewe usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Grewe usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Grewe usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Grewe usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 35 | 89.7% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 4 | 10.3% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 96.8% | 46.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Ludger Grewe's chess games
All 180 games by Ludger Grewe in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 76 wins, 57 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Heiko Kummerow | 2,348 | Ruhrgebiet VL1 0910 | E61 |
| Jan 2000 | Hans Georg Krojanski | 2,309 | Ruhrgebiet VL2 9900 | A05 |
| Sep 2000 | Ralf Kilian | 2,258 | Ruhrgebiet VL1 0001 | C06 |
| Jan 1995 | Ulrich Martin Wolf | 2,255 | chT-Ruhrgebiet VK3 9596 | B42 |
| Nov 1999 | Claus Nissen | 2,242 | Ruhrgebiet VL2 9900 | C19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Ruhrgebiet | 2007 | 20 | 10 | 2,087 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,250 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,380 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,189 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,045 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 7 | 2,209 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,114 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 2,148 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ludger Grewe's chess games?
180 games by Ludger Grewe, from Apr 2003 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 Ludger Grewe has played.
What does Ludger Grewe play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Ludger Grewe opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ludger Grewe answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Ludger Grewe play as White?
As White, Ludger Grewe's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 58.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ludger Grewe play as Black?
As Black, Ludger Grewe most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (17 games, 29.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Ludger Grewe's FIDE rating?
Ludger Grewe is currently rated 2,118 in classical chess and 2,096 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,255 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Ludger Grewe played?
Our database contains 180 games by Ludger Grewe, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 57 draws, 47 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ludger Grewe?
180 games by Ludger Grewe 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.