Prepare against Christoph Drechsler
CHE · World #17,385 classical · FIDE ID 1305280
When preparing against Christoph Drechsler, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 25.0% over 44 games.
Our database contains 133 games by Christoph Drechsler, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christoph Drechsler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christoph Drechsler 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 | 2,081 | 2,259 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,112 | 2,112 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,127 | 2,180 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 40 | 20 | 73 | 30.1% |
| As White | 72 | 25 | 8 | 39 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 61 | 15 | 12 | 34 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christoph Drechsler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christoph Drechsler's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 60 | 83.3% | 46.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 6.9% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 6.9% | 20.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Drechsler usually continues Nf3 (43.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Drechsler usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Drechsler usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Drechsler usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Drechsler usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 16 | 66.7% | 34.4% |
| c6 | 7 | 29.2% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 19 | 73.1% | 28.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 23.1% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Christoph Drechsler's chess games
All 133 games by Christoph Drechsler in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 40 wins, 20 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 19 | 5/3/11 | 26.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A06 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 44 | 11/7/26 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E03 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Branko Filipovic | 2,450 | 33rd Zuerich Open | A47 |
| Dec 2008 | Olivier Moor | 2,365 | 32nd Zuerich Open A | A41 |
| Apr 1999 | Thomas Kuhn | 2,298 | 4th Baden Casino Open | D04 |
| Dec 2009 | Oleksi Bogdanov | 2,280 | 33rd Zuerich Open | D03 |
| Sep 2022 | Sebastian Gattenloehner | 2,254 | chT-SUI | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58th Biel Rapid Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,103 |
| chT-SUI | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 2,109 |
| Lenk | 1991 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,997 |
| 8th Basel Hilton Open | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 2,092 |
| Oberliga Baden 0405 | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 2,249 |
| Biel MTO Open | 2005 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,154 |
| 32nd Zuerich Open A | 2008 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,241 |
| 20th Zuerich Open A | 1996 | 6 | 3 | 2,251 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christoph Drechsler's chess games?
133 games by Christoph Drechsler, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Christoph Drechsler has played.
What does Christoph Drechsler play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Christoph Drechsler opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christoph Drechsler answers 1...g6 (67% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Christoph Drechsler play as White?
As White, Christoph Drechsler's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Torre Attack (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Colle System (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christoph Drechsler play as Black?
As Black, Christoph Drechsler most often plays: Modern Defense (44 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Christoph Drechsler's FIDE rating?
Christoph Drechsler is currently rated 2,081 in classical chess, 2,112 in rapid and 2,127 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,259 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Christoph Drechsler played?
Our database contains 133 games by Christoph Drechsler, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 20 draws, 73 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christoph Drechsler?
133 games by Christoph Drechsler 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.