Prepare against Miroslav Gruca
CM · Slovakia · World #9,861 classical · FIDE ID 14905906
When preparing against Miroslav Gruca, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation as White, 23.1% over 26 games.
Our database contains 346 games by Miroslav Gruca, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miroslav Gruca's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miroslav Gruca 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 | 2,172 | 2,229 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,084 | 2,220 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,135 | 2,177 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 346 | 100 | 107 | 139 | 28.9% |
| As White | 166 | 55 | 43 | 68 | 33.1% |
| As Black | 180 | 45 | 64 | 71 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miroslav Gruca's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miroslav Gruca's side.
First moves as White (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 93 | 56.0% | 52.2% |
| d4 | 58 | 34.9% | 33.6% |
| b3 | 15 | 9.0% | 56.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 52.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Gruca usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Gruca usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gruca usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 33.6% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Gruca usually continues Nc3 (47.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Gruca usually continues Nc3 (21.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Gruca usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 71 | 78.0% | 48.6% |
| c5 | 8 | 8.8% | 56.3% |
| b6 | 7 | 7.7% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 53 | 89.8% | 37.7% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Miroslav Gruca's chess games
All 346 games by Miroslav Gruca 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: 100 wins, 107 draws, 139 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 26 | 6/1/19 | 23.1% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 13 | 1/4/8 | 7.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2003 | Tomas Likavsky | 2,470 | Tatry Open | B43 |
| Apr 2024 | Timofey Smirnov | 2,368 | Titled Tue Late | B13 |
| Jul 2024 | Semetey Tologontegin | 2,337 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
| Jan 2014 | Peter Petran | 2,321 | chT-SVK 1314 | B15 |
| Apr 2024 | Sergey Dmitriev | 2,312 | Titled Tue Late | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 107 | 33.5 | 2,039 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2000 | 17 | 11 | 2,214 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2006 | 13 | 6 | 2,307 |
| chT1W-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,160 |
| chT2A-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 6 | 2,136 |
| chT1W-SVK 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,209 |
| chT2A-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 2,145 |
| chT3B-SVK 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 6 | 2,228 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miroslav Gruca's chess games?
346 games by Miroslav Gruca, 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 Miroslav Gruca has played.
What does Miroslav Gruca play on the first move as White?
Across 166 games with White in our database, Miroslav Gruca opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.b3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miroslav Gruca answers 1...c6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...b6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Miroslav Gruca play as White?
As White, Miroslav Gruca's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 9.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 166 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miroslav Gruca play as Black?
As Black, Miroslav Gruca most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 180 games.
What is Miroslav Gruca's FIDE rating?
Miroslav Gruca is currently rated 2,172 in classical chess, 2,084 in rapid and 2,135 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,229 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Miroslav Gruca played?
Our database contains 346 games by Miroslav Gruca, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 107 draws, 139 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miroslav Gruca?
346 games by Miroslav Gruca 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.