Prepare against Aleksey Dreev
GM · Russia · World #220 classical · FIDE ID 4100107
Our database contains 4,698 games by Aleksey Dreev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aleksey Dreev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksey Dreev 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 | 2,577 | 2,711 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,531 | 2,785 | Feb 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,550 | 2,749 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4,698 | 1,853 | 1,988 | 857 | 39.4% |
| As White | 2,367 | 1,037 | 983 | 347 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 2,331 | 816 | 1,005 | 510 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksey Dreev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksey Dreev's side.
First moves as White (2,367 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 2,306 | 97.4% | 64.6% |
| e4 | 55 | 2.3% | 64.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 0.2% | 75.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 64.6% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Dreev usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Dreev usually continues c4 (66.9% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Dreev usually continues e4 (62.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 64.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Dreev usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Dreev usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Dreev usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,049 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 579 | 55.2% | 52.8% |
| c5 | 265 | 25.3% | 60.2% |
| e6 | 131 | 12.5% | 58.8% |
| e5 | 48 | 4.6% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 1.1% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 7 | 0.7% | 85.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (859 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 791 | 92.1% | 57.3% |
| Nf6 | 44 | 5.1% | 58.0% |
| e6 | 15 | 1.7% | 56.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.3% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 0.3% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Aleksey Dreev's chess games
All 4,698 games by Aleksey Dreev 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: 1,853 wins, 1,988 draws, 857 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 393 | 198/138/57 | 50.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 312 | 143/134/35 | 45.8% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 263 | 98/128/37 | 37.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 200 | 74/98/28 | 37.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 146 | 47/76/23 | 32.2% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 112 | 64/33/15 | 57.1% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 105 | 37/55/13 | 35.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 82 | 55/19/8 | 67.1% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 75 | 30/29/16 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 66 | 29/21/16 | 43.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 623 | 213/301/109 | 34.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 202 | 52/87/63 | 25.7% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 152 | 51/69/32 | 33.6% |
| B61 | Sicilian | 148 | 58/60/30 | 39.2% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 146 | 44/81/21 | 30.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 116 | 41/51/24 | 35.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 82 | 33/28/21 | 40.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 81 | 26/31/24 | 32.1% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 60 | 25/25/10 | 41.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 55 | 20/22/13 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,838 | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial | B10 |
| Jun 2014 | Levon Aronian | 2,815 | 8th Wch Blitz | A21 |
| Jan 1994 | Garry Kasparov | 2,815 | Munich Intel Express Blitz '5 | C11 |
| Mar 2018 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,804 | PRO League Stage | A01 |
| Nov 2007 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,785 | 2nd Wch Blitz | D52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 260 | 170 | 2,544 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 144 | 77 | 2,636 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 125 | 73 | 2,698 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 87 | 56.5 | 2,650 |
| FIDE-Wch k.o. | 2004 | 54 | 34.5 | 2,741 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2013 | 47 | 34.5 | 2,660 |
| ch-URS U26 | 1989 | 45 | 26 | 2,519 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open A | 2009 | 41 | 23 | 2,621 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Boris Gelfand (36 games) · Alexander Grischuk (35 games) · Vasyl Ivanchuk (31 games) · Vadim Zvjaginsev (28 games) · Peter Svidler (27 games) · Kiril Georgiev (24 games) · Daniil Dubov (24 games) · Alexei Shirov (23 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksey Dreev's chess games?
Chess.ceo has 4,698 of Aleksey Dreev's games from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, free to browse and replay move by move on the interactive board — no signup needed. The preparation view groups all of them into an opening tree so you can see every line Aleksey Dreev has played.
What does Aleksey Dreev play on the first move as White?
Across 2,367 games with White in our database, Aleksey Dreev opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksey Dreev answers 1...c6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Aleksey Dreev play as White?
As White, Aleksey Dreev's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (393 games, 50.4% win rate); Slav Defense (312 games, 45.8% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (263 games, 37.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,367 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksey Dreev play as Black?
As Black, Aleksey Dreev most often plays: Slav Defense (623 games, 34.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (202 games, 25.7% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (152 games, 33.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,331 games.
What is Aleksey Dreev's FIDE rating?
Aleksey Dreev is currently rated 2,577 in classical chess, 2,531 in rapid and 2,550 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,711 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Aleksey Dreev played?
Our database contains 4,698 games by Aleksey Dreev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 1,853 wins, 1,988 draws, 857 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksey Dreev?
Open Aleksey Dreev's player page on Chess.ceo and start a free preparation session: it scans all 4,698 of their games, shows their repertoire move by move in an opening tree, and highlights the lines where they score worst — so you know exactly where to aim. No signup required to explore.