Prepare against Walter Grosser
DEU · World #30,611 classical · FIDE ID 4627962
Our database contains 97 games by Walter Grosser, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Walter Grosser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Walter Grosser 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 | 1,982 | 2,133 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,916 | 2,121 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,841 | 1,974 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 34 | 17 | 46 | 35.1% |
| As White | 48 | 14 | 12 | 22 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 49 | 20 | 5 | 24 | 40.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Walter Grosser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Walter Grosser's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Grosser usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Grosser usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Grosser usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 78.3% | 47.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.7% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Walter Grosser's chess games
All 97 games by Walter Grosser 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: 34 wins, 17 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2000 | Thomas Reich | 2,407 | 16th Bad Woerishofen Open | E82 |
| Sep 2001 | Dirk Liedtke | 2,173 | ch-Duesseldorf | E70 |
| Mar 2000 | Norman Eisenbeis | 2,164 | 16th Bad Woerishofen Open | E94 |
| Aug 2023 | Marcus ter Steeg | 1,969 | Krefeld Open | E91 |
| Jan 2001 | Ernst Mauss | 1,793 | 17th Bad Woerishofen Open | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd ch-Bayern I Bank Hofmann | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 2,302 |
| 16th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,123 |
| 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,072 |
| Krefeld Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,947 |
| 17th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 1,966 |
| Recklinghausen Open | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,242 |
| ch-Duesseldorf | 2001 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,215 |
| Krefeld Christmas Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,684 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Walter Grosser's chess games?
97 games by Walter Grosser, 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 Walter Grosser has played.
What does Walter Grosser play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Walter Grosser opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Walter Grosser answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Walter Grosser play as White?
As White, Walter Grosser's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Walter Grosser play as Black?
As Black, Walter Grosser most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 58.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Walter Grosser's FIDE rating?
Walter Grosser is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess, 1,916 in rapid and 1,841 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,133 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Walter Grosser played?
Our database contains 97 games by Walter Grosser, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 17 draws, 46 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Walter Grosser?
97 games by Walter Grosser 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.