Prepare against Tatiana Grabuzova
WGM · Spain · World #8,192 classical · FIDE ID 4108752
When preparing against Tatiana Grabuzova, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 11.1% over 18 games.
Our database contains 971 games by Tatiana Grabuzova, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tatiana Grabuzova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tatiana Grabuzova 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 | 2,202 | 2,392 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,111 | 2,323 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,124 | 2,323 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 971 | 376 | 322 | 273 | 38.7% |
| As White | 481 | 210 | 160 | 111 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 490 | 166 | 162 | 162 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tatiana Grabuzova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tatiana Grabuzova's side.
First moves as White (481 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 390 | 81.1% | 60.1% |
| b3 | 72 | 15.0% | 63.9% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 2.5% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.4% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.4% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 60.1% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Grabuzova usually continues c4 (57.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Grabuzova usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Grabuzova usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 15% of White games, 63.9% score
- …e5 (54% of these games) — Grabuzova usually continues Bb2 (56.4% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Grabuzova usually continues Bb2 (73.8% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Grabuzova usually continues Bb2 (61.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (251 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 200 | 79.7% | 52.8% |
| c6 | 39 | 15.5% | 55.1% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 3.2% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 122 | 79.2% | 54.9% |
| d5 | 27 | 17.5% | 46.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 1.9% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Tatiana Grabuzova's chess games
All 971 games by Tatiana Grabuzova in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 376 wins, 322 draws, 273 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 83 | 36/28/19 | 43.4% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 71 | 35/20/16 | 49.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 49 | 24/13/12 | 49.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 41 | 16/20/5 | 39.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 35 | 15/15/5 | 42.9% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 17 | 11/4/2 | 64.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 10/4/1 | 66.7% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 60 | 18/18/24 | 30.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 56 | 18/17/21 | 32.1% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 52 | 20/22/10 | 38.5% |
| A40 | English Defense | 47 | 20/15/12 | 42.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 26 | 12/9/5 | 46.2% |
| A10 | English Opening | 25 | 8/7/10 | 32.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 23 | 8/8/7 | 34.8% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 23 | 12/5/6 | 52.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 21 | 11/5/5 | 52.4% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 18 | 2/8/8 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2004 | Bartlomiej Macieja | 2,633 | ACP Blitz Prelim2 | C11 |
| Apr 2004 | Andrei Kharlov | 2,593 | ACP Blitz Prelim2 | C12 |
| Jun 2004 | Robert Fontaine | 2,532 | 3rd ACP Blitz Prelim3 | D15 |
| Jan 1996 | Salauat Izmukhambetov | 2,530 | RUS-Cup2 | C01 |
| Feb 2010 | Wenjun Ju | 2,512 | Moscow Open C w | A81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS w | 2003 | 41 | 21.5 | 2,289 |
| ch-Moscow w | 2010 | 38 | 25 | 2,322 |
| chT-RUS w | 2019 | 32 | 12.5 | 2,231 |
| 3rd ACP Blitz Prelim3 | 2004 | 19 | 4 | 2,321 |
| RUS Cup w | 2003 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,358 |
| Moscow Open w | 2012 | 18 | 12 | 2,249 |
| Bykova Memorial Open w | 2009 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,327 |
| Benidorm Open A | 2023 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,238 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tatiana Grabuzova's chess games?
971 games by Tatiana Grabuzova, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Tatiana Grabuzova has played.
What does Tatiana Grabuzova play on the first move as White?
Across 481 games with White in our database, Tatiana Grabuzova opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.b3 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tatiana Grabuzova answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does Tatiana Grabuzova play as White?
As White, Tatiana Grabuzova's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (83 games, 43.4% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (71 games, 49.3% win rate); Slav Defense (49 games, 49.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 481 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tatiana Grabuzova play as Black?
As Black, Tatiana Grabuzova most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (60 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (56 games, 32.1% win rate); Horwitz Defense (52 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 490 games.
What is Tatiana Grabuzova's FIDE rating?
Tatiana Grabuzova is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess, 2,111 in rapid and 2,124 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,392 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Tatiana Grabuzova played?
Our database contains 971 games by Tatiana Grabuzova, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 376 wins, 322 draws, 273 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tatiana Grabuzova?
971 games by Tatiana Grabuzova 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.