Prepare against Nicolas Grandadam
FM · CHE · World #7,744 classical · FIDE ID 681806
When preparing against Nicolas Grandadam, expect 1.Nf3 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 6.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 406 games by Nicolas Grandadam, covering Oct 2006 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Grandadam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Grandadam 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 | 2,210 | 2,370 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,210 | 2,339 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,238 | 2,333 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 406 | 135 | 147 | 124 | 33.3% |
| As White | 204 | 78 | 72 | 54 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 202 | 57 | 75 | 70 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Grandadam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Grandadam's side.
First moves as White (204 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 137 | 67.2% | 57.3% |
| d4 | 41 | 20.1% | 48.8% |
| b3 | 18 | 8.8% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 5 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 67% of White games, 57.3% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Grandadam usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Grandadam usually continues d4 (55.1% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Grandadam usually continues c4 (52.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 48.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Grandadam usually continues c4 (47.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Grandadam usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Grandadam usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 74 | 79.6% | 51.4% |
| e5 | 12 | 12.9% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 5 | 5.4% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 60 | 84.5% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 5 | 7.0% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 5.6% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
Nicolas Grandadam's chess games
All 406 games by Nicolas Grandadam in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - Oct 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: 135 wins, 147 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A33 | English Opening | 32 | 14/9/9 | 43.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 8/9/5 | 36.4% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 21 | 11/5/5 | 52.4% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 17 | 6/8/3 | 35.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 37 | 12/14/11 | 32.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 16 | 1/7/8 | 6.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 14 | 0/7/7 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 2,497 | 111th ch-SUI | D31 |
| Mar 2024 | Renato Rodrigues Quintiliano Pinto | 2,483 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Aug 2011 | Lorenz Maximilian Drabke | 2,454 | chT-SUI | B52 |
| Aug 2014 | Evandro Amorim Barbosa | 2,446 | 13th ch-World University | A01 |
| Mar 2012 | Vladimir Jr. Bukal | 2,441 | 13th EU-ch | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2015 | 34 | 21.5 | 2,387 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 21 | 8.5 | 2,206 |
| 51st Wch U20 | 2012 | 13 | 6 | 2,173 |
| 52nd Wch U20 | 2013 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,183 |
| Wch U14 | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,095 |
| Wch U16 | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,213 |
| 13th EU-ch | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,230 |
| ch-SUI Open | 2010 | 10 | 5 | 2,218 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Grandadam's chess games?
406 games by Nicolas Grandadam, from Oct 2006 to Oct 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 Nicolas Grandadam has played.
What does Nicolas Grandadam play on the first move as White?
Across 204 games with White in our database, Nicolas Grandadam opens with 1.Nf3 (67% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.b3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Grandadam answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Grandadam play as White?
As White, Nicolas Grandadam's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (32 games, 43.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 52.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 204 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Grandadam play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Grandadam most often plays: Sicilian (37 games, 32.4% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 6.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (14 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 202 games.
What is Nicolas Grandadam's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Grandadam is currently rated 2,210 in classical chess, 2,210 in rapid and 2,238 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,370 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Nicolas Grandadam played?
Our database contains 406 games by Nicolas Grandadam, covering Oct 2006 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 135 wins, 147 draws, 124 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Grandadam?
406 games by Nicolas Grandadam 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.