Prepare against Steven Grigoleit
DEU · World #55,746 classical · FIDE ID 4696263
Our database contains 39 games by Steven Grigoleit, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Steven Grigoleit's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steven Grigoleit 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 | 1,871 | 2,012 | Jan 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 30.8% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steven Grigoleit's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steven Grigoleit's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 86.4% | 34.2% |
| d4 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 34.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Grigoleit usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Grigoleit usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Grigoleit usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Grigoleit usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 70.0% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Steven Grigoleit's chess games
All 39 games by Steven Grigoleit in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 12 wins, 13 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A73 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B62 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2004 | Klaus Zschaebitz | 2,143 | 3rd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | B23 |
| Aug 2004 | Jordi Herms Agullo | 2,123 | 3rd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | B78 |
| Aug 2004 | Peter Schmidt | 2,080 | 3rd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | A30 |
| Aug 2002 | Kurt Langnese | 1,678 | Berlin Open 08 | A05 |
| Aug 2004 | Guenter Lieder | 1,613 | 3rd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,054 |
| JBLN Ost 9293 | 1993 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,004 |
| Berlin Open 08 | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,872 |
| 2nd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 1,869 |
| Berlin Open 06 | 2004 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,540 |
Interactive opening tree from all 39 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steven Grigoleit's chess games?
39 games by Steven Grigoleit, from Oct 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 Steven Grigoleit has played.
What does Steven Grigoleit play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Steven Grigoleit opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steven Grigoleit answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Steven Grigoleit play as White?
As White, Steven Grigoleit's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steven Grigoleit play as Black?
As Black, Steven Grigoleit most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Steven Grigoleit's FIDE rating?
Steven Grigoleit is currently rated 1,871 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,012 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Steven Grigoleit played?
Our database contains 39 games by Steven Grigoleit, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 13 draws, 14 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steven Grigoleit?
39 games by Steven Grigoleit 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.