Prepare against Dirk Andrae
DEU · World #35,800 classical · FIDE ID 4661761
Our database contains 51 games by Dirk Andrae, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Andrae's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Andrae 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 | 1,955 | 2,152 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 1,998 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 23 | 11 | 17 | 45.1% |
| As White | 25 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Andrae's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Andrae's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 80.0% | 67.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 67.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Andrae usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Andrae usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Andrae usually continues d3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Andrae usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Andrae usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 86.7% | 53.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Dirk Andrae's chess games
All 51 games by Dirk Andrae 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: 23 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C13 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2001 | Rudolf Wilhelm Braeuning | 2,319 | 10th Dresden Open | B26 |
| Jul 2008 | Dominika Nowak | 2,204 | 6th Tarnowskie Gory Piasta Memorial | D00 |
| Jul 2008 | Zbigniew Galyga | 2,175 | 6th Tarnowskie Gory Piasta Memorial | A94 |
| Sep 2009 | Jaroslaw Grajdek | 2,044 | POL-chT 2nd League | B10 |
| Feb 2008 | Piotr Kulpinski | 2,032 | 1st Gora Sw Anny Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Tarnowskie Gory Piasta Memorial | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,053 |
| 5th Tarnowskie Gory Piasta Memorial | 2007 | 10 | 7 | 2,181 |
| chT3-POL Slaskie | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,090 |
| 1st Gora Sw Anny Open | 2008 | 8 | 5 | 2,156 |
| 10th Dresden Open | 2001 | 6 | 3 | 2,097 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2009 | 4 | 2 | 2,041 |
| chT-EU Seniors 50 | 2022 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,923 |
| 9th Dresden Open | 2000 | 1 | 0 | 2,085 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Andrae's chess games?
51 games by Dirk Andrae, 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 Dirk Andrae has played.
What does Dirk Andrae play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Dirk Andrae opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.f4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Andrae answers 1...c6 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Dirk Andrae play as White?
As White, Dirk Andrae's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Andrae play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Andrae most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Dirk Andrae's FIDE rating?
Dirk Andrae is currently rated 1,955 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Dirk Andrae played?
Our database contains 51 games by Dirk Andrae, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Andrae?
51 games by Dirk Andrae 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.