Prepare against Martin Drewes
DEU · World #32,610 classical · FIDE ID 12900559
Our database contains 62 games by Martin Drewes, covering Feb 2025 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Martin Drewes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Drewes 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 | 1,971 | 2,023 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 19 | 18 | 25 | 30.6% |
| As White | 32 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 30 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Drewes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Drewes's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 100.0% | 57.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Drewes usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Drewes usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Drewes usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 66.7% | 20.8% |
| c6 | 6 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
Martin Drewes's chess games
All 62 games by Martin Drewes in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2025 - 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: 19 wins, 18 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Achim Klukas | 2,038 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1617 | A30 |
| Apr 2013 | Guenther Voss | 2,008 | Ruhrgebiet VK1 1213 | C90 |
| Feb 2013 | Michael Schnelting | 2,004 | Ruhrgebiet VK1 1213 | A07 |
| Nov 2017 | Knut Andersen | 1,970 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1718 | B22 |
| Feb 2018 | Ruediger Hornung | 1,925 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1718 | C15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Bochum SG 31 Open | 1979 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,882 |
| 4th Bochum SG 31 Open | 1978 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,202 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,876 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 1,940 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,956 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,869 |
| Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2026 | Open B | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,889 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Drewes's chess games?
62 games by Martin Drewes, from Feb 2025 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 Martin Drewes has played.
What does Martin Drewes play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Martin Drewes opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Drewes answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Martin Drewes play as White?
As White, Martin Drewes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Drewes play as Black?
As Black, Martin Drewes most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Martin Drewes's FIDE rating?
Martin Drewes is currently rated 1,971 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,023 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Martin Drewes played?
Our database contains 62 games by Martin Drewes, covering Feb 2025 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 18 draws, 25 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Drewes?
62 games by Martin Drewes 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.