Prepare against Nathan Grimault
France · World #10,716 classical · FIDE ID 20682832
Our database contains 53 games by Nathan Grimault, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nathan Grimault's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nathan Grimault 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 | 2,159 | 2,159 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,215 | 2,216 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,070 | 2,101 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 23 | 10 | 20 | 43.4% |
| As White | 28 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 48.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nathan Grimault's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nathan Grimault's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 67.9% | 47.4% |
| c4 | 6 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Grimault usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Grimault usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Grimault usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Grimault usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Grimault usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (17% of these games) — Grimault usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 36.4% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
Nathan Grimault's chess games
All 53 games by Nathan Grimault in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 23 wins, 10 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Clement Meunier | 2,370 | ch-FRA U20 | B06 |
| Dec 2024 | K Arkell | 2,355 | 11th Sunway Sitges | E33 |
| Dec 2023 | Nadya Toncheva | 2,285 | 10th Sitges Sunway Open | D20 |
| Jul 2017 | Colya Englisch | 1,995 | 27th Gorges Open | E67 |
| Mar 2016 | Frederic Dijon | 1,980 | Castelnaudary A | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Saint Affrique Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,753 |
| 10th Sitges Sunway Open | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,031 |
| 14th Santa Eugenia Open | 2019 | 6 | 5 | 1,994 |
| Castelnaudary A | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,955 |
| 27th Gorges Open | 2017 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,988 |
| ch-FRA U20 | 2018 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,253 |
| Toulouse Petit Capitole Open | 2015 | 4 | 3 | 1,940 |
| 30th Avoine Open | 2015 | 3 | 0 | 1,973 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nathan Grimault's chess games?
53 games by Nathan Grimault, from May 2011 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 Nathan Grimault has played.
What does Nathan Grimault play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Nathan Grimault opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nathan Grimault answers 1...g6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nathan Grimault play as White?
As White, Nathan Grimault's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nathan Grimault play as Black?
As Black, Nathan Grimault most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Nathan Grimault's FIDE rating?
Nathan Grimault is currently rated 2,159 in classical chess, 2,215 in rapid and 2,070 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,159 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Nathan Grimault played?
Our database contains 53 games by Nathan Grimault, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 10 draws, 20 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nathan Grimault?
53 games by Nathan Grimault 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.