Prepare against Tim Grutter
IM · NLD · World #1,759 classical · FIDE ID 1057472
When preparing against Tim Grutter, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 32.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 1,191 games by Tim Grutter, covering Jun 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tim Grutter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tim Grutter 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 | 2,396 | 2,423 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,310 | 2,310 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,333 | 2,333 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,191 | 561 | 192 | 438 | 47.1% |
| As White | 593 | 280 | 98 | 215 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 598 | 281 | 94 | 223 | 47.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tim Grutter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tim Grutter's side.
First moves as White (593 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 381 | 64.2% | 57.3% |
| Nf3 | 98 | 16.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 45 | 7.6% | 54.4% |
| c4 | 28 | 4.7% | 44.6% |
| b3 | 13 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 12 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 57.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Grutter usually continues Nf3 (59.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Grutter usually continues Nf3 (56.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Grutter usually continues d4 (56.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Grutter usually continues g3 (46.3% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Grutter usually continues g3 (51.8% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Grutter usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (271 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 110 | 40.6% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 71 | 26.2% | 61.3% |
| g6 | 39 | 14.4% | 55.1% |
| c6 | 34 | 12.5% | 61.8% |
| d6 | 13 | 4.8% | 57.7% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (190 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 133 | 70.0% | 52.6% |
| g6 | 21 | 11.1% | 59.5% |
| d5 | 15 | 7.9% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 13 | 6.8% | 80.8% |
| a6 | 4 | 2.1% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Tim Grutter's chess games
All 1,191 games by Tim Grutter in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 561 wins, 192 draws, 438 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 66 | 36/12/18 | 54.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 57 | 27/7/23 | 47.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 12/6/9 | 44.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 25 | 14/1/10 | 56.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 8/8/5 | 38.1% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 11/3/4 | 61.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 73 | 39/6/28 | 53.4% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 34 | 12/6/16 | 35.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 29 | 14/2/13 | 48.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 25 | 8/7/10 | 32.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 22 | 11/6/5 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 22 | 8/8/6 | 36.4% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 22 | 8/0/14 | 36.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 20 | 10/2/8 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 19 | 11/2/6 | 57.9% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 13/2/3 | 72.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,692 | Titled Tue Late | B07 |
| May 2025 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,668 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
| Feb 2025 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,666 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Aug 2023 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,631 | Titled Tue Early | B14 |
| Jan 2024 | Aram Hakobyan | 2,616 | Titled Tue Late | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 698 | 361 | 2,313 |
| ch-NED U14 | 2017 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,810 |
| ch-NED U13 | 2015 | 18 | 9 | 1,733 |
| Tata Steel Top Tienkamp | 2026 | 17 | 9 | 2,432 |
| Dieren Open | 2022 | 15 | 7 | 2,202 |
| Dutch Championship Qualification | 2025 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,427 |
| Hilversum Open | 2024 | 11 | 8 | 2,330 |
| Dutch Blitz Championship 2026 | Finale B | 2026 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,470 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tim Grutter's chess games?
1,191 games by Tim Grutter, from Jun 2016 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 Tim Grutter has played.
What does Tim Grutter play on the first move as White?
Across 593 games with White in our database, Tim Grutter opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tim Grutter answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Tim Grutter play as White?
As White, Tim Grutter's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (66 games, 54.5% win rate); Réti Opening (57 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 593 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tim Grutter play as Black?
As Black, Tim Grutter most often plays: Modern Defense (73 games, 53.4% win rate); Sicilian (34 games, 35.3% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 48.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 598 games.
What is Tim Grutter's FIDE rating?
Tim Grutter is currently rated 2,396 in classical chess, 2,310 in rapid and 2,333 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,423 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Tim Grutter played?
Our database contains 1,191 games by Tim Grutter, covering Jun 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 561 wins, 192 draws, 438 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tim Grutter?
1,191 games by Tim Grutter 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.