Prepare against Stephan Grochtmann
DEU · World #45,381 classical · FIDE ID 4688120
Our database contains 151 games by Stephan Grochtmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephan Grochtmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephan Grochtmann 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 | 1,912 | 2,157 | Jan 2009 |
| Blitz | 2,084 | 2,178 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 51 | 37 | 63 | 33.8% |
| As White | 85 | 34 | 20 | 31 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 66 | 17 | 17 | 32 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephan Grochtmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephan Grochtmann's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 80.0% | 54.4% |
| d4 | 7 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 3.5% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 54.4% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Grochtmann usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Grochtmann usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Grochtmann usually continues Nf3 (91.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Grochtmann usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Grochtmann usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Grochtmann usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 55.6% | 22.5% |
| e5 | 13 | 36.1% | 57.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 42.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 36.8% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
Stephan Grochtmann's chess games
All 151 games by Stephan Grochtmann 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: 51 wins, 37 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Jadranko Plenca | 2,435 | 5th Solta Open | C51 |
| Oct 2006 | Josip Gazic | 2,269 | 3rd Lippe Cup | C52 |
| Sep 2007 | Guido Goessling | 2,239 | 4th Lippe Cup | C52 |
| May 2007 | Herbert Kruse | 2,228 | Bielefeld Gr1 | D00 |
| Mar 2007 | Jonas Freiberger | 2,205 | 13th Werther Schloss Open A | C63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open B | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,016 |
| NRW Class2 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,997 |
| NRW Class2 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,206 |
| ch-NRW U20 | 1997 | 9 | 1 | 1,908 |
| NRW Class2 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,994 |
| NRW Class2 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 2 | 2,037 |
| Albena Open A | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 2,081 |
| Moehnesee Cup A | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 2,122 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephan Grochtmann's chess games?
151 games by Stephan Grochtmann, 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 Stephan Grochtmann has played.
What does Stephan Grochtmann play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Stephan Grochtmann opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nc3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephan Grochtmann answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Stephan Grochtmann play as White?
As White, Stephan Grochtmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephan Grochtmann play as Black?
As Black, Stephan Grochtmann most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Stephan Grochtmann's FIDE rating?
Stephan Grochtmann is currently rated 1,912 in classical chess and 2,084 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Stephan Grochtmann played?
Our database contains 151 games by Stephan Grochtmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 37 draws, 63 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephan Grochtmann?
151 games by Stephan Grochtmann 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.