Prepare against Lars Drygala
DEU · World #22,407 classical · FIDE ID 34617779
When preparing against Lars Drygala, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 41 games by Lars Drygala, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lars Drygala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lars Drygala 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 | 2,038 | 2,077 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,998 | 1,999 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,103 | 2,104 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 31.7% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lars Drygala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lars Drygala's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Drygala usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Drygala usually continues Bf4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Drygala usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
Lars Drygala's chess games
All 41 games by Lars Drygala in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - 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: 13 wins, 17 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Torben Knuedel | 2,303 | ch-Lower Saxony 2025 | A45 |
| May 2024 | Rafael Sabirov | 2,169 | ch-GER U25 Open A | C10 |
| Aug 2026 | Jan Zur | 2,150 | 20. Lessing-Open 2026 | A | D00 |
| Aug 2026 | Jannis Schulz | 2,037 | 5. Kurt Pape-Open | A-Open | A40 |
| Jan 2026 | Marius Nuerenberg | 1,968 | Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,099 |
| 2nd Bad Pyrmont Pape Open A | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,653 |
| ch-Lower Saxony 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 2,074 |
| 5. Kurt Pape-Open | A-Open | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,069 |
| Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,103 |
| 20. Lessing-Open 2026 | A | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,288 |
Interactive opening tree from all 41 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lars Drygala's chess games?
41 games by Lars Drygala, from May 2022 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 Lars Drygala has played.
What does Lars Drygala play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Lars Drygala opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lars Drygala answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games).
What openings does Lars Drygala play as White?
As White, Lars Drygala's most-played openings in our database are: London System (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lars Drygala play as Black?
As Black, Lars Drygala most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Lars Drygala's FIDE rating?
Lars Drygala is currently rated 2,038 in classical chess, 1,998 in rapid and 2,103 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,077 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Lars Drygala played?
Our database contains 41 games by Lars Drygala, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 17 draws, 11 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lars Drygala?
41 games by Lars Drygala 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.