Prepare against Willi Gross
DEU · World #13,168 classical · FIDE ID 1270470
Our database contains 92 games by Willi Gross, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Willi Gross's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Willi Gross 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 | 2,126 | 2,144 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,106 | 2,106 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 24 | 37 | 31 | 26.1% |
| As White | 45 | 13 | 22 | 10 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 47 | 11 | 15 | 21 | 23.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Willi Gross's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Willi Gross's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 91.1% | 52.4% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Gross usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Gross usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Gross usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Gross usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Gross usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 78.3% | 27.8% |
| d6 | 4 | 17.4% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 68.8% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 31.3% | 40.0% |
Willi Gross's chess games
All 92 games by Willi Gross in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 24 wins, 37 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Cliff Wichmann | 2,328 | BL2-Ost 1516 | D10 |
| Feb 2018 | Carlos Hauser | 2,294 | Oberliga Baden 1718 | E97 |
| Mar 2016 | Juergen Delitzsch | 2,270 | BL2-Ost 1516 | E90 |
| Mar 2015 | Volker Elis | 2,220 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1415 | E92 |
| Nov 2019 | Florian Walter | 2,213 | BL2-Ost 1920 | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS09 IM | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 2,117 |
| 8th London Classic Open | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,951 |
| 7th London Classic Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 2,233 |
| Oberliga Baden 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 2,150 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,074 |
| BL2-Ost 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 2,168 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 5 | 2,353 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 2,013 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Willi Gross's chess games?
92 games by Willi Gross, from Jan 2011 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 Willi Gross has played.
What does Willi Gross play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Willi Gross opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Willi Gross answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games).
What openings does Willi Gross play as White?
As White, Willi Gross's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Willi Gross play as Black?
As Black, Willi Gross most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Willi Gross's FIDE rating?
Willi Gross is currently rated 2,126 in classical chess, 2,106 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Willi Gross played?
Our database contains 92 games by Willi Gross, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 37 draws, 31 losses (26.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Willi Gross?
92 games by Willi Gross 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.