Prepare against Viktor Gritsuk
Russia · World #118,882 classical · FIDE ID 34158690
When preparing against Viktor Gritsuk, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Viktor Gritsuk, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Viktor Gritsuk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viktor Gritsuk 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 | 1,677 | 1,793 | Jul 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,684 | 1,748 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,583 | 1,731 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 10 | 1 | 25 | 27.8% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viktor Gritsuk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viktor Gritsuk's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 21.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 21.9% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Gritsuk usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Gritsuk usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Gritsuk usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Viktor Gritsuk's chess games
All 36 games by Viktor Gritsuk in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 10 wins, 1 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | Vladimir Piskov | 1,964 | 19th Voronezh Open B | D78 |
| Jun 2015 | Vladimir Krekoten | 1,885 | 19th Voronezh Open B | B04 |
| Jun 2015 | Aleksey Evsyukov | 1,862 | 19th Voronezh Open B | C54 |
| Jun 2014 | Marina Golyshkina | 1,706 | 18th Voronezh Open B | D94 |
| Jun 2014 | Victor Korotchenkov | 1,639 | 18th Voronezh Open B | D71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Voronezh Open B | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,724 |
| 19th Voronezh Open B | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,807 |
| 20th Voronezh Open B | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,567 |
| ch-Voronezh CC | 2014 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,556 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viktor Gritsuk's chess games?
36 games by Viktor Gritsuk, from May 2013 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 Viktor Gritsuk has played.
What does Viktor Gritsuk play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Viktor Gritsuk opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viktor Gritsuk answers 1...Nf6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Viktor Gritsuk play as White?
As White, Viktor Gritsuk's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viktor Gritsuk play as Black?
As Black, Viktor Gritsuk most often plays: Alekhine Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Viktor Gritsuk's FIDE rating?
Viktor Gritsuk is currently rated 1,677 in classical chess, 1,684 in rapid and 1,583 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,793 (Jul 2013).
How many games has Viktor Gritsuk played?
Our database contains 36 games by Viktor Gritsuk, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 1 draws, 25 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viktor Gritsuk?
36 games by Viktor Gritsuk 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.