Prepare against Martin Gruenter
DEU · World #10,266 classical · FIDE ID 24640352
Our database contains 290 games by Martin Gruenter, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Gruenter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Gruenter 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 | 2,166 | 2,276 | Mar 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,216 | 2,216 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,204 | 2,209 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 290 | 105 | 87 | 98 | 36.2% |
| As White | 147 | 57 | 53 | 37 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 143 | 48 | 34 | 61 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Gruenter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Gruenter's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 147 | 100.0% | 56.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Gruenter usually continues c3 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Gruenter usually continues Nf3 (51.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Gruenter usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 68 | 91.9% | 51.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 5.4% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 87.5% | 41.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Martin Gruenter's chess games
All 290 games by Martin Gruenter in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 105 wins, 87 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 52 | 20/20/12 | 38.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 34 | 15/4/15 | 44.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A16 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Ognjen Jovanic | 2,482 | 25th Pardubice Czech Open A | B22 |
| Jul 2014 | Adam Feher | 2,398 | 25th Pardubice Czech Open A | C54 |
| Jul 2011 | Alexey Yakunin | 2,360 | 22nd Pardubice Czech Open | B07 |
| Jan 2011 | Dietrich Koenig | 2,339 | 23rd Staufer Open | B01 |
| Jun 2025 | Gedeon Hartge | 2,328 | 51st ch-GER Rapid | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U16 | 2009 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,047 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2011 | 18 | 10 | 2,174 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2008 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,011 |
| RLP-ch MTA 27th | 2008 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,988 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2005 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,587 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,105 |
| 51st ch-GER Rapid | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,235 |
| Norderstedt Open | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,223 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Gruenter's chess games?
290 games by Martin Gruenter, from Jan 2006 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 Martin Gruenter has played.
What does Martin Gruenter play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, Martin Gruenter opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Gruenter answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Martin Gruenter play as White?
As White, Martin Gruenter's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (52 games, 38.5% win rate); Italian Game (12 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Gruenter play as Black?
As Black, Martin Gruenter most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (34 games, 44.1% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is Martin Gruenter's FIDE rating?
Martin Gruenter is currently rated 2,166 in classical chess, 2,216 in rapid and 2,204 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,276 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Martin Gruenter played?
Our database contains 290 games by Martin Gruenter, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 87 draws, 98 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Gruenter?
290 games by Martin Gruenter 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.