Prepare against Rainer Gross
CHE · World #110,680 classical · FIDE ID 1323342
When preparing against Rainer Gross, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Rainer Gross, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rainer Gross's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rainer Gross 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 | 1,699 | 1,749 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 7 | 14 | 12 | 21.2% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rainer Gross's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rainer Gross's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 82.4% | 46.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Gross usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Gross usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Gross usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gross usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Gross usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Rainer Gross's chess games
All 33 games by Rainer Gross in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 7 wins, 14 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D89 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Sebastian Kitte | 2,240 | Oberliga NRW 9293 I | D85 |
| Jan 1988 | Heinz Willi Bade | 2,085 | Oberliga NRW 8889 II | A48 |
| Jan 1988 | Lothar Oepen | 2,000 | Oberliga NRW 8788 II | D02 |
| Jan 1987 | Dirk Dahlmann | 1,940 | Oberliga NRW 8788 II | D94 |
| Jan 1989 | Rolf Kiefert | 1,840 | Oberliga NRW 8889 II | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga NRW 8889 II | 1989 | 8 | 4 | 2,024 |
| Oberliga NRW 9293 I | 1993 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,323 |
| Oberliga NRW 8788 II | 1988 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,060 |
| Oberliga NRW 8990 II | 1990 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,775 |
| 35th Zuerich Open B | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,485 |
| 40th Zuerich Open B | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,479 |
| 6th Berliner Sommer | 1988 | 1 | 0 | 2,105 |
| Oberliga NRW 9899 II | 1999 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,891 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rainer Gross's chess games?
33 games by Rainer Gross, from Nov 2009 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 Rainer Gross has played.
What does Rainer Gross play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Rainer Gross opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rainer Gross answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Rainer Gross play as White?
As White, Rainer Gross's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rainer Gross play as Black?
As Black, Rainer Gross most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Rainer Gross's FIDE rating?
Rainer Gross is currently rated 1,699 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,749 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Rainer Gross played?
Our database contains 33 games by Rainer Gross, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 14 draws, 12 losses (21.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rainer Gross?
33 games by Rainer Gross 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.