Prepare against Oleg Derr
CM · DEU · World #9,185 classical · FIDE ID 34611517
When preparing against Oleg Derr, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 211 games by Oleg Derr, covering Sep 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Oleg Derr's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oleg Derr 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 | 2,184 | 2,194 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,166 | 2,199 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,220 | 2,220 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 211 | 76 | 40 | 95 | 36.0% |
| As White | 101 | 42 | 20 | 39 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 110 | 34 | 20 | 56 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oleg Derr's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oleg Derr's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 69.3% | 50.7% |
| b3 | 25 | 24.8% | 52.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 50.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Derr usually continues Nf3 (39.1% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Derr usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Derr usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 25% of White games, 52.0% score
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Derr usually continues Bb2 (31.3% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Derr usually continues Bb2 (78.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Derr usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 92.6% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 93.3% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
Oleg Derr's chess games
All 211 games by Oleg Derr in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - Sep 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: 76 wins, 40 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 25 | 12/2/11 | 48.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 28 | 13/1/14 | 46.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Bassem Amin | 2,627 | Titled Tue 19th May 2026 | C55 |
| May 2026 | Paulo Bersamina | 2,423 | Titled Tue 19th May 2026 | B32 |
| Jul 2026 | Guido Caprio | 2,408 | Titled Tue 14th Jul 2026 | A00 |
| May 2026 | Edgar Andreasyan | 2,371 | Titled Tuesday | C55 |
| Jul 2026 | Leonid Efimov | 2,331 | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 111 | 39 | 2,069 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,078 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,706 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,917 |
| 32nd Wiesbaden Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,776 |
| 25th Rhein Main Open A | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,011 |
| 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2021 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,288 |
| Marburger Schachtage 2024 | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,992 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oleg Derr's chess games?
211 games by Oleg Derr, from Sep 2022 to Sep 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 Oleg Derr has played.
What does Oleg Derr play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Oleg Derr opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.b3 (25% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oleg Derr answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Oleg Derr play as White?
As White, Oleg Derr's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oleg Derr play as Black?
As Black, Oleg Derr most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Oleg Derr's FIDE rating?
Oleg Derr is currently rated 2,184 in classical chess, 2,166 in rapid and 2,220 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,194 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Oleg Derr played?
Our database contains 211 games by Oleg Derr, covering Sep 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 40 draws, 95 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oleg Derr?
211 games by Oleg Derr 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.