Prepare against Andrey Drygalov
GM · Russia · World #1,639 classical · FIDE ID 24171735
When preparing against Andrey Drygalov, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 34.8% over 46 games.
Our database contains 1,973 games by Andrey Drygalov, covering Jul 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Andrey Drygalov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrey Drygalov 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 | 2,404 | 2,522 | Sep 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,435 | 2,547 | Jan 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,454 | 2,625 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,973 | 1,015 | 453 | 505 | 51.4% |
| As White | 992 | 545 | 236 | 211 | 54.9% |
| As Black | 981 | 470 | 217 | 294 | 47.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrey Drygalov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrey Drygalov's side.
First moves as White (991 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 835 | 84.3% | 67.6% |
| d4 | 117 | 11.8% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 3.1% | 69.4% |
| c4 | 8 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 67.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Drygalov usually continues Nf3 (66.4% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Drygalov usually continues Nf3 (66.2% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Drygalov usually continues Nf3 (78.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Drygalov usually continues c4 (57.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Drygalov usually continues c4 (65.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Drygalov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (429 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 368 | 85.8% | 64.0% |
| e5 | 59 | 13.8% | 49.2% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (348 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 309 | 88.8% | 61.2% |
| d5 | 37 | 10.6% | 39.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Andrey Drygalov's chess games
All 1,973 games by Andrey Drygalov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 1,015 wins, 453 draws, 505 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 79 | 50/13/16 | 63.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 76 | 42/19/15 | 55.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 72 | 39/15/18 | 54.2% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 66 | 41/10/15 | 62.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 60 | 28/15/17 | 46.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 59 | 34/10/15 | 57.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 59 | 44/8/7 | 74.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 53 | 30/11/12 | 56.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 33 | 19/8/6 | 57.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 29 | 13/7/9 | 44.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 136 | 81/23/32 | 59.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 112 | 57/19/36 | 50.9% |
| E11 | Catalan | 71 | 39/12/20 | 54.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 50 | 20/13/17 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 46 | 21/11/14 | 45.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 46 | 16/7/23 | 34.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 42 | 16/12/14 | 38.1% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 36 | 18/9/9 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 36 | 20/6/10 | 55.6% |
| D02 | London System | 32 | 17/4/11 | 53.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,786 | Titled Tue Late | E62 |
| Apr 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,770 | Titled Tue | B22 |
| Apr 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,760 | Titled Tue Late | B51 |
| May 2020 | Sergey Karjakin | 2,752 | 8th PNWCC Online blitz JP | B41 |
| May 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,742 | Titled Tue Late | E49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 992 | 666.5 | 2,545 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 61 | 38.5 | 2,507 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2023 | 38 | 23.5 | 2,491 |
| chT-RUS Blitz | 2023 | 35 | 21.5 | 2,529 |
| chT2-RUS | 2024 | 24 | 15.5 | 2,464 |
| Cheliabinsk Kurnosov Memorial Rapid | 2021 | 23 | 9.5 | 2,498 |
| ch-RUS Blitz | 2023 | 22 | 12 | 2,402 |
| Wch Blitz | 2018 | 21 | 10 | 2,563 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Dmitry Andreikin (21 games) · Alexey Sarana (16 games) · Zhamsaran Tsydypov (14 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (12 games) · Sergey Drygalov (11 games) · Yaroslav Remizov (11 games) · Denis Lazavik (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrey Drygalov's chess games?
1,973 games by Andrey Drygalov, from Jul 2010 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 Andrey Drygalov has played.
What does Andrey Drygalov play on the first move as White?
Across 991 games with White in our database, Andrey Drygalov opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrey Drygalov answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...c6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (0% of games).
What openings does Andrey Drygalov play as White?
As White, Andrey Drygalov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (79 games, 63.3% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (76 games, 55.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (72 games, 54.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 992 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrey Drygalov play as Black?
As Black, Andrey Drygalov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (136 games, 59.6% win rate); Sicilian (112 games, 50.9% win rate); Catalan (71 games, 54.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 981 games.
What is Andrey Drygalov's FIDE rating?
Andrey Drygalov is currently rated 2,404 in classical chess, 2,435 in rapid and 2,454 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,522 (Sep 2021).
How many games has Andrey Drygalov played?
Our database contains 1,973 games by Andrey Drygalov, covering Jul 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,015 wins, 453 draws, 505 losses (51.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrey Drygalov?
1,973 games by Andrey Drygalov 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.