Prepare against Alexander Drygalla
DEU · World #94,993 classical · FIDE ID 16296621
When preparing against Alexander Drygalla, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Alexander Drygalla, covering Feb 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Drygalla's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Drygalla 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 | 1,744 | 1,749 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,687 | 1,687 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 15 | 5 | 22 | 35.7% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Drygalla's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Drygalla's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Drygalla usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Drygalla usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Drygalla usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Alexander Drygalla's chess games
All 42 games by Alexander Drygalla in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2020 - Sep 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: 15 wins, 5 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Armin Mikolajewski | 1,820 | 10th Leipzig VfB Open | C46 |
| Mar 2004 | Thomas1 Seidel | 1,790 | 11th Leipzig VfB Open | E83 |
| Mar 2003 | Michael Hillmann | 1,740 | 10th Leipzig VfB Open | B08 |
| Mar 2004 | Gerhard Grassmehl | 1,698 | 11th Leipzig VfB Open | B31 |
| Jan 2001 | Thomas Kasper | 1,696 | JBLN Ost 0001 | E65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Leipzig VfB Open | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 1,766 |
| 11th Leipzig VfB Open | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,774 |
| JBLN Ost 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 3 | 1,079 |
| 8th Leipzig VfB Open | 2001 | 8 | 3 | 1,244 |
| 28th Erfurt Open Amateurs | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,523 |
| Deutsche Schnellschach Amateurmeisterschaft 2026 | D | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,356 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Drygalla's chess games?
42 games by Alexander Drygalla, from Feb 2020 to Sep 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 Alexander Drygalla has played.
What does Alexander Drygalla play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Alexander Drygalla opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Drygalla answers 1...d6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alexander Drygalla play as White?
As White, Alexander Drygalla's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Drygalla play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Drygalla most often plays: Pirc Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Alexander Drygalla's FIDE rating?
Alexander Drygalla is currently rated 1,744 in classical chess, 1,687 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,749 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Alexander Drygalla played?
Our database contains 42 games by Alexander Drygalla, covering Feb 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 5 draws, 22 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Drygalla?
42 games by Alexander Drygalla 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.