Prepare against Paul Gruber
Austria · World #47,289 classical · FIDE ID 1612492
Our database contains 63 games by Paul Gruber, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Gruber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Gruber 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 | 1,904 | 2,021 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 15 | 29 | 19 | 23.8% |
| As White | 33 | 8 | 18 | 7 | 24.2% |
| As Black | 30 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Gruber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Gruber's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 81.8% | 46.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 12.1% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 46.3% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Gruber usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Gruber usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (19% of these games) — Gruber usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Gruber usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Gruber usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 61.5% | 68.8% |
| c6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 84.6% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Paul Gruber's chess games
All 63 games by Paul Gruber in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 15 wins, 29 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D71 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Klaus Rogetzer | 2,137 | 14th Vienna Open | A87 |
| Jan 1995 | Elena Onoprienko | 1,980 | Vienna Open B | E91 |
| May 2011 | Andreas Wieser | 1,952 | Vienna Tschaturanga Open | A47 |
| Aug 2012 | Marina Georgieva | 1,758 | Vienna Husek Open B | E92 |
| Aug 2012 | Irina Ivanyuk | 1,741 | Vienna Husek Open B | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna Tschaturanga Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,976 |
| 15th Vienna Open A | 2006 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,959 |
| 14th Vienna Open | 2003 | 8 | 4 | 2,140 |
| 5th Vienna Kavalier Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,981 |
| Vienna Husek Open B | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,890 |
| Vienna Open B | 1995 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,951 |
| 13th Vienna Open B | 1998 | 5 | 3 | – |
| 4th Vienna Kavalier Open | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,095 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Gruber's chess games?
63 games by Paul Gruber, from Jul 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 Paul Gruber has played.
What does Paul Gruber play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Paul Gruber opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Gruber answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Paul Gruber play as White?
As White, Paul Gruber's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Gruber play as Black?
As Black, Paul Gruber most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Paul Gruber's FIDE rating?
Paul Gruber is currently rated 1,904 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,021 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Paul Gruber played?
Our database contains 63 games by Paul Gruber, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 29 draws, 19 losses (23.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Gruber?
63 games by Paul Gruber 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.