Prepare against Simon Gruenwald
CM · Austria · World #15,243 classical · FIDE ID 1663755
When preparing against Simon Gruenwald, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%).
Our database contains 184 games by Simon Gruenwald, covering Feb 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Simon Gruenwald's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Gruenwald 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 | 2,103 | 2,222 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,013 | 2,051 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,271 | 2,277 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 63 | 35 | 86 | 34.2% |
| As White | 97 | 36 | 24 | 37 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 87 | 27 | 11 | 49 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Gruenwald's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Gruenwald's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 86 | 89.6% | 48.8% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 9.4% | 55.6% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Gruenwald usually continues Nf3 (38.3% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Gruenwald usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Gruenwald usually continues d4 (42.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Gruenwald usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Gruenwald usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Gruenwald usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 47.8% | 34.1% |
| c6 | 18 | 39.1% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 10.9% | 40.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 68.8% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 8 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Simon Gruenwald's chess games
All 184 games by Simon Gruenwald in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - Aug 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: 63 wins, 35 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E10 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Kevin George | 2,371 | Titled Tue | B57 |
| Mar 2026 | Markel Vesga Izeta | 2,323 | Titled Tue | B06 |
| Feb 2026 | Rafael Sharon | 2,316 | Titled Tue | C82 |
| Jun 2026 | Alexander Devaev | 2,306 | Titled Tue 23rd Jun 2026 | B19 |
| Mar 2026 | Aaron Bendayan Claros | 2,293 | Titled Tue | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 79 | 33 | 2,144 |
| ch-AUT U14 | 2022 | 14 | 7 | 1,650 |
| ch-AUT U16 | 2024 | 12 | 7 | 1,990 |
| TCh-AUT 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,222 |
| ch-AUT U18 Rapid | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,093 |
| ch-AUT | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,132 |
| Styrian Open U08/12 26th | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,296 |
| ch-AUT U12 | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,407 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Gruenwald's chess games?
184 games by Simon Gruenwald, from Feb 2018 to Aug 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 Simon Gruenwald has played.
What does Simon Gruenwald play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Simon Gruenwald opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Gruenwald answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games).
What openings does Simon Gruenwald play as White?
As White, Simon Gruenwald's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Gruenwald play as Black?
As Black, Simon Gruenwald most often plays: Scotch Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Simon Gruenwald's FIDE rating?
Simon Gruenwald is currently rated 2,103 in classical chess, 2,013 in rapid and 2,271 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,222 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Simon Gruenwald played?
Our database contains 184 games by Simon Gruenwald, covering Feb 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 35 draws, 86 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Gruenwald?
184 games by Simon Gruenwald 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.