Prepare against Andreas Druckenthaner
FM · Austria · World #9,379 classical · FIDE ID 1600567
When preparing against Andreas Druckenthaner, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (39%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 29.0% over 31 games.
Our database contains 382 games by Andreas Druckenthaner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Druckenthaner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas Druckenthaner 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 | 2,179 | 2,324 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,162 | 2,345 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,199 | 2,346 | Dec 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 382 | 124 | 168 | 90 | 32.5% |
| As White | 190 | 67 | 86 | 37 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 192 | 57 | 82 | 53 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andreas Druckenthaner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andreas Druckenthaner's side.
First moves as White (190 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 148 | 77.9% | 57.4% |
| d4 | 30 | 15.8% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.2% | 41.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Druckenthaner usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Druckenthaner usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Druckenthaner usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Druckenthaner usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Druckenthaner usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Druckenthaner usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 52 | 72.2% | 46.2% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 9.7% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 6 | 8.3% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 8.3% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 25 | 39.1% | 54.0% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 23.4% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 13 | 20.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 9.4% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 4.7% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
Andreas Druckenthaner's chess games
All 382 games by Andreas Druckenthaner 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: 124 wins, 168 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 31 | 9/14/8 | 29.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 36 | 13/12/11 | 36.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 13 | 10/2/1 | 76.9% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1987 | Daniel J King | 2,470 | Graz Open | B85 |
| Jan 1987 | Josef Klinger | 2,465 | Zuerich Open 11th | D00 |
| Jan 2000 | Guenter Miniboeck | 2,413 | ch-AUT | A89 |
| Sep 2023 | Lexy Ortega | 2,410 | WchT Seniors 50 | B70 |
| Jan 1994 | Ivo Donev | 2,410 | chT-AUT | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-AUT | 1994 | 56 | 30.5 | 2,348 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2023 | 46 | 28.5 | 2,288 |
| ch-AUT | 2010 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,335 |
| ch-EU Seniors 50 | 2021 | 16 | 9 | 2,290 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,043 |
| 86th Hastings Masters Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,350 |
| ch-EU Rapid | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,185 |
| chT-AUT 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,332 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andreas Druckenthaner's chess games?
382 games by Andreas Druckenthaner, 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 Andreas Druckenthaner has played.
What does Andreas Druckenthaner play on the first move as White?
Across 190 games with White in our database, Andreas Druckenthaner opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Druckenthaner answers 1...e5 (72% of games), 1...Nc6 (10% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Andreas Druckenthaner play as White?
As White, Andreas Druckenthaner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (31 games, 29.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 190 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Druckenthaner play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Druckenthaner most often plays: Dutch Defense (36 games, 36.1% win rate); Modern Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (13 games, 76.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 192 games.
What is Andreas Druckenthaner's FIDE rating?
Andreas Druckenthaner is currently rated 2,179 in classical chess, 2,162 in rapid and 2,199 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,324 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Andreas Druckenthaner played?
Our database contains 382 games by Andreas Druckenthaner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 124 wins, 168 draws, 90 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Druckenthaner?
382 games by Andreas Druckenthaner 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.