Prepare against Martin Gruermann
DEU · World #6,456 classical · FIDE ID 4656563
Our database contains 166 games by Martin Gruermann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Gruermann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Gruermann 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 | 2,236 | 2,253 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,189 | 2,227 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 49 | 64 | 53 | 29.5% |
| As White | 79 | 27 | 29 | 23 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 87 | 22 | 35 | 30 | 25.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Gruermann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Gruermann's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 49.4% | 60.3% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 35.4% | 48.2% |
| d4 | 6 | 7.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 7.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 60.3% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Gruermann usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Gruermann usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Gruermann usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 48.2% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Gruermann usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Gruermann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Gruermann usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 70.2% | 47.0% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 23.4% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 56.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 40.0% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Martin Gruermann's chess games
All 166 games by Martin Gruermann 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: 49 wins, 64 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 21 | 3/15/3 | 14.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2001 | Alexander Lytchak | 2,402 | Oberliga NRW 0102 I | D13 |
| Nov 2010 | Christian Richter | 2,396 | NRW Class1 1011 | D01 |
| Nov 2001 | Jacques Hogenacker | 2,314 | Oberliga NRW 0102 I | A04 |
| Jan 2020 | Roman Bashilin | 2,250 | Oberliga NRW 1920 | C01 |
| Jan 1999 | Konstantin Konson | 2,225 | Oberliga NRW 9899 II | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NRW U20 | 1994 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,171 |
| Oberliga NRW 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,301 |
| Oberliga NRW 0102 I | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,266 |
| NRW Class2 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,227 |
| NRW Class2 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,382 |
| NRW Class1 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,212 |
| Oberliga NRW 9899 II | 1999 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,028 |
| NRW Class2 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 2,013 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Gruermann's chess games?
166 games by Martin Gruermann, 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 Martin Gruermann has played.
What does Martin Gruermann play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Martin Gruermann opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Gruermann answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Martin Gruermann play as White?
As White, Martin Gruermann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Gruermann play as Black?
As Black, Martin Gruermann most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 14.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Martin Gruermann's FIDE rating?
Martin Gruermann is currently rated 2,236 in classical chess, 2,189 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,253 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Martin Gruermann played?
Our database contains 166 games by Martin Gruermann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 64 draws, 53 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Gruermann?
166 games by Martin Gruermann 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.