Prepare against Valeriu-Gheorghe Grozav
Romania · World #48,973 classical · FIDE ID 1205854
When preparing against Valeriu-Gheorghe Grozav, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Valeriu-Gheorghe Grozav, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valeriu-Gheorghe Grozav's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valeriu-Gheorghe Grozav 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 | 1,897 | 2,203 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,907 | 2,194 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,051 | 2,164 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 7 | 13 | 23 | 16.3% |
| As White | 20 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 15.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 17.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valeriu-Gheorghe Grozav's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valeriu-Gheorghe Grozav's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 27.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 27.5% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Grozav usually continues Nf3 (18.2% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Grozav usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Grozav usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 41.7% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Valeriu-Gheorghe Grozav's chess games
All 43 games by Valeriu-Gheorghe Grozav 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: 7 wins, 13 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D74 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Marius Manolache | 2,370 | chT2-ROM | D30 |
| Sep 2010 | Stefan Baciu | 2,210 | chT-ROM | B08 |
| Oct 2012 | Bogdan-Liviu Stefan | 2,127 | chTA-ROM | B30 |
| Nov 2014 | Liviu Neagu | 2,094 | chT2-ROM | B32 |
| Oct 2012 | Sorin Bucur | 2,025 | chTA-ROM | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM | 2013 | 26 | 6 | 2,154 |
| chT2-ROM | 2014 | 12 | 5 | 2,174 |
| chTA-ROM | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,116 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valeriu-Gheorghe Grozav's chess games?
43 games by Valeriu-Gheorghe Grozav, 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 Valeriu-Gheorghe Grozav has played.
What does Valeriu-Gheorghe Grozav play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Valeriu-Gheorghe Grozav opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valeriu-Gheorghe Grozav answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Valeriu-Gheorghe Grozav play as White?
As White, Valeriu-Gheorghe Grozav's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valeriu-Gheorghe Grozav play as Black?
As Black, Valeriu-Gheorghe Grozav most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Valeriu-Gheorghe Grozav's FIDE rating?
Valeriu-Gheorghe Grozav is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess, 1,907 in rapid and 2,051 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Valeriu-Gheorghe Grozav played?
Our database contains 43 games by Valeriu-Gheorghe Grozav, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 13 draws, 23 losses (16.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valeriu-Gheorghe Grozav?
43 games by Valeriu-Gheorghe Grozav 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.