Prepare against Silvio Grass
CHE · World #81,095 classical · FIDE ID 1313975
When preparing against Silvio Grass, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 49 games by Silvio Grass, covering Nov 2011 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Silvio Grass's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Silvio Grass 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 | 1,786 | 1,871 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 21 | 10 | 18 | 42.9% |
| As White | 27 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 51.9% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Silvio Grass's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Silvio Grass's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 96.3% | 61.5% |
| d3 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Grass usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Grass usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Grass usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Grass usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Silvio Grass's chess games
All 49 games by Silvio Grass in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 21 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D50 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Edgar Prang | 2,335 | Wangs Pizol Open | A09 |
| Jan 2003 | Kurt Studer | 1,817 | ch-SUI Seniors | E88 |
| Jul 1996 | Kurt Gretener | 1,815 | Arosa HT2 Open | D36 |
| Jan 2010 | Michael Drobny | 1,801 | 8th Zuerich Seniors Open | D11 |
| Jan 2007 | Hans Peter Reutimann | 1,771 | 5th Zuerich Seniors Open | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pizol Open | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,203 |
| Wangs Pizol Open | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,166 |
| Pontresina Seniors Open | 2000 | 6 | 4 | – |
| 5th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2007 | 4 | 2 | 1,929 |
| 8th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2010 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,907 |
| 4th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2006 | 3 | 2 | 2,023 |
| 3rd Zuerich Seniors Open | 2005 | 3 | 1 | 1,634 |
| 23rd Zuoz Engiadina Open | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 1,663 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Silvio Grass's chess games?
49 games by Silvio Grass, from Nov 2011 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 Silvio Grass has played.
What does Silvio Grass play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Silvio Grass opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.d3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Silvio Grass answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Silvio Grass play as White?
As White, Silvio Grass's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Silvio Grass play as Black?
As Black, Silvio Grass most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Silvio Grass's FIDE rating?
Silvio Grass is currently rated 1,786 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,871 (Jul 2012).
How many games has Silvio Grass played?
Our database contains 49 games by Silvio Grass, covering Nov 2011 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Silvio Grass?
49 games by Silvio Grass 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.