Prepare against Sascha Grimm
FM · DEU · World #4,152 classical · FIDE ID 4610717
Our database contains 385 games by Sascha Grimm, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sascha Grimm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sascha Grimm 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 | 2,299 | 2,360 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,309 | 2,320 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,243 | 2,350 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 385 | 134 | 135 | 116 | 34.8% |
| As White | 200 | 75 | 71 | 54 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 185 | 59 | 64 | 62 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sascha Grimm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sascha Grimm's side.
First moves as White (200 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 155 | 77.5% | 56.5% |
| c4 | 28 | 14.0% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 16 | 8.0% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 78% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Grimm usually continues c4 (60.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Grimm usually continues g3 (52.6% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Grimm usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Grimm usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Grimm usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Grimm usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 67 | 91.8% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 75.0% | 47.9% |
| e6 | 13 | 20.3% | 69.2% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Sascha Grimm's chess games
All 385 games by Sascha Grimm 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: 134 wins, 135 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 65 | 22/23/20 | 33.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 29 | 14/9/6 | 48.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 28 | 7/13/8 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 26 | 14/2/10 | 53.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 23 | 3/12/8 | 13.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 3/8/11 | 13.6% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A40 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Sergei Krivoshey | 2,535 | BL2-West 0506 | A07 |
| Jan 1997 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,530 | Eupen CERA Open | A26 |
| Feb 2002 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,524 | Oberliga NRW 0102 II | A14 |
| Aug 1990 | Raj Tischbierek | 2,495 | 8th Berliner Sommer | B30 |
| Mar 2025 | Diego Rafael Di Berardino | 2,457 | Titled Tue Late | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NRW U20 | 1991 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,478 |
| Budapest FS09 IM-B | 1999 | 12 | 6 | 2,294 |
| Budapest FS09 IM-A | 2000 | 11 | 7 | 2,378 |
| Bonn GSK | 1995 | 11 | 3 | 2,284 |
| Bonn GSK-2 | 1995 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,255 |
| Lohmar 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,456 |
| Oberliga NRW 0001 II | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,352 |
| BL2-West 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 3 | 2,173 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sascha Grimm's chess games?
385 games by Sascha Grimm, 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 Sascha Grimm has played.
What does Sascha Grimm play on the first move as White?
Across 200 games with White in our database, Sascha Grimm opens with 1.Nf3 (78% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sascha Grimm answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Sascha Grimm play as White?
As White, Sascha Grimm's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (65 games, 33.8% win rate); English Opening (29 games, 48.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 200 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sascha Grimm play as Black?
As Black, Sascha Grimm most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (28 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (26 games, 53.8% win rate); English Opening (23 games, 13.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 185 games.
What is Sascha Grimm's FIDE rating?
Sascha Grimm is currently rated 2,299 in classical chess, 2,309 in rapid and 2,243 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,360 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Sascha Grimm played?
Our database contains 385 games by Sascha Grimm, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 134 wins, 135 draws, 116 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sascha Grimm?
385 games by Sascha Grimm 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.