Prepare against Steven De Groot
Canada · World #38,510 classical · FIDE ID 2614960
Our database contains 124 games by Steven De Groot, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Steven De Groot's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steven De Groot 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 | 1,942 | 2,003 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 50 | 26 | 48 | 40.3% |
| As White | 59 | 23 | 14 | 22 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 65 | 27 | 12 | 26 | 41.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steven De Groot's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steven De Groot's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 34 | 57.6% | 52.9% |
| e4 | 22 | 37.3% | 47.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 58% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Groot usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Groot usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Groot usually continues Nc3 (71.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 47.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Groot usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Groot usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Groot usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 100.0% | 53.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 77.8% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Steven De Groot's chess games
All 124 games by Steven De Groot in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 50 wins, 26 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Felix Andraschko | 2,161 | Winnipeg November Quad A | A43 |
| Jul 2012 | Alexandre Nikouline | 2,090 | Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial | B52 |
| Jul 2012 | Waldemar Schulz | 2,045 | Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial | E17 |
| Mar 2014 | Leor Wasserman | 2,040 | Winnipeg TNT March Open | B88 |
| Nov 2011 | Carl Pottinger | 1,994 | Winnipeg MCA Champions | D62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,826 |
| Winnipeg TNT May Open | 2013 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,889 |
| Winnipeg TNT June Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,921 |
| Winnipeg TNT March Open | 2014 | 8 | 6 | 1,977 |
| Winnipeg TNT October Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,837 |
| Winnipeg TNT July Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,832 |
| Winnipeg MCA Champions | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,954 |
| Winnipeg TNT April Open | 2014 | 6 | 2 | 1,698 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steven De Groot's chess games?
124 games by Steven De Groot, from Jan 2014 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 Steven De Groot has played.
What does Steven De Groot play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Steven De Groot opens with 1.c4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steven De Groot answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Steven De Groot play as White?
As White, Steven De Groot's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (16 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steven De Groot play as Black?
As Black, Steven De Groot most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Steven De Groot's FIDE rating?
Steven De Groot is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,003 (May 2023).
How many games has Steven De Groot played?
Our database contains 124 games by Steven De Groot, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 26 draws, 48 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steven De Groot?
124 games by Steven De Groot 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.