Prepare against Valeriy Grinev
IM · Ukraine · World #1,468 classical · FIDE ID 14117517
Our database contains 1,794 games by Valeriy Grinev, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valeriy Grinev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valeriy Grinev 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 | 2,413 | 2,476 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,362 | 2,402 | Feb 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,384 | 2,485 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,794 | 778 | 456 | 560 | 43.4% |
| As White | 905 | 434 | 227 | 244 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 889 | 344 | 229 | 316 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valeriy Grinev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valeriy Grinev's side.
First moves as White (905 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 591 | 65.3% | 60.7% |
| e4 | 141 | 15.6% | 59.2% |
| c4 | 94 | 10.4% | 59.6% |
| Nf3 | 78 | 8.6% | 62.2% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Grinev usually continues c4 (58.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Grinev usually continues c4 (64.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Grinev usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Grinev usually continues Nf3 (70.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Grinev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Grinev usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (430 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 222 | 51.6% | 54.1% |
| c6 | 159 | 37.0% | 48.1% |
| e5 | 22 | 5.1% | 59.1% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (286 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 174 | 60.8% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 80 | 28.0% | 57.5% |
| c5 | 20 | 7.0% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 1.4% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.4% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Valeriy Grinev's chess games
All 1,794 games by Valeriy Grinev in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 778 wins, 456 draws, 560 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 87 | 39/28/20 | 44.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 74 | 40/21/13 | 54.1% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 62 | 29/14/19 | 46.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 55 | 20/15/20 | 36.4% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 51 | 26/8/17 | 51.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 48 | 29/13/6 | 60.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 46 | 21/12/13 | 45.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 31 | 18/10/3 | 58.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 29 | 13/7/9 | 44.8% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 26 | 15/7/4 | 57.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 143 | 63/32/48 | 44.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 41 | 10/18/13 | 24.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 40 | 16/10/14 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 39 | 15/12/12 | 38.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 39 | 12/11/16 | 30.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 38 | 17/6/15 | 44.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 33 | 12/9/12 | 36.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 32 | 8/7/17 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 29 | 10/8/11 | 34.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 24 | 10/6/8 | 41.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,712 | Titled Tue Late | C00 |
| Jun 2024 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,671 | Titled Tue Early | D30 |
| Jul 2024 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,669 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
| May 2017 | Eltaj Safarli | 2,668 | Nakhchivan Open | B46 |
| Nov 2019 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,650 | Titled Tue | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 762 | 415 | 2,318 |
| ch-Kiev | 2009 | 44 | 23 | 2,234 |
| ch-UKR U20 | 2009 | 33 | 13.5 | 2,286 |
| Mukachevo Summer Open | 2018 | 28 | 14.5 | 2,319 |
| Chebanenco Memorial | 2014 | 27 | 17 | 2,338 |
| ch-UKR sf | 2018 | 19 | 10 | 2,393 |
| ch-UKR sf U20 | 2008 | 18 | 12 | 2,309 |
| ch-Kiev Sport Union | 2006 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,239 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexey Kislinsky (11 games) · Andrey Baryshpolets (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valeriy Grinev's chess games?
1,794 games by Valeriy Grinev, from Jul 2004 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 Valeriy Grinev has played.
What does Valeriy Grinev play on the first move as White?
Across 905 games with White in our database, Valeriy Grinev opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valeriy Grinev answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...c6 (37% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Valeriy Grinev play as White?
As White, Valeriy Grinev's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (87 games, 44.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (74 games, 54.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (62 games, 46.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 905 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valeriy Grinev play as Black?
As Black, Valeriy Grinev most often plays: Sicilian (143 games, 44.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (41 games, 24.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (40 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 889 games.
What is Valeriy Grinev's FIDE rating?
Valeriy Grinev is currently rated 2,413 in classical chess, 2,362 in rapid and 2,384 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,476 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Valeriy Grinev played?
Our database contains 1,794 games by Valeriy Grinev, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 778 wins, 456 draws, 560 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valeriy Grinev?
1,794 games by Valeriy Grinev 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.