Prepare against Christof Drexel
Austria · World #27,645 classical · FIDE ID 1604945
When preparing against Christof Drexel, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 45.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 107 games by Christof Drexel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christof Drexel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christof Drexel 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 | 2,000 | 2,106 | Apr 2003 |
| Blitz | 1,971 | 1,991 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 42 | 26 | 39 | 39.3% |
| As White | 53 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 54 | 23 | 9 | 22 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christof Drexel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christof Drexel's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 83.0% | 58.0% |
| a3 | 3 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Drexel usually continues b3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Drexel usually continues d4 (72.2% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Drexel usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- 1.a3 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Drexel usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Drexel usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Drexel usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 80.8% | 47.6% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 19.2% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 94.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Christof Drexel's chess games
All 107 games by Christof Drexel 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: 42 wins, 26 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 20 | 9/1/10 | 45.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D18 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Ali Habibi | 2,345 | 15th Liechtenstein Open | B20 |
| Jan 1995 | Bernhard Laube | 2,280 | chT-AUT2W 9596 | B20 |
| Jan 1997 | Djordje Stefanovic | 2,250 | chT2W-AUT 9697 | B02 |
| Feb 1998 | Rainer Bezler | 2,245 | chT3-AUT 9798 | D24 |
| Jan 1997 | Hans-Uwe Kock | 2,235 | 15th Liechtenstein Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Wattens Open | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,944 |
| chT2W-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,188 |
| 14th Wattens Open | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,075 |
| 13th Liechtenstein Open | 1995 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,981 |
| chT3-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,230 |
| chT-AUT 9596 | 1996 | 8 | 4 | 1,836 |
| chT-AUT 2W 9495 | 1995 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,077 |
| chT2W-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,976 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christof Drexel's chess games?
107 games by Christof Drexel, 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 Christof Drexel has played.
What does Christof Drexel play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Christof Drexel opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.a3 (6% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christof Drexel answers 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...Nc6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games).
What openings does Christof Drexel play as White?
As White, Christof Drexel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Snyder Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christof Drexel play as Black?
As Black, Christof Drexel most often plays: Alekhine Defense (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Christof Drexel's FIDE rating?
Christof Drexel is currently rated 2,000 in classical chess and 1,971 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,106 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Christof Drexel played?
Our database contains 107 games by Christof Drexel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 26 draws, 39 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christof Drexel?
107 games by Christof Drexel 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.