Prepare against Peter Drost
CM · NLD · World #28,188 classical · FIDE ID 1017896
When preparing against Peter Drost, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (40%).
Our database contains 101 games by Peter Drost, covering Jul 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Peter Drost's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Drost 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 | 2,163 | 2,203 | Jul 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 29 | 29 | 43 | 28.7% |
| As White | 53 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 48 | 12 | 13 | 23 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Drost's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Drost's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 64.2% | 58.8% |
| d4 | 14 | 26.4% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 7.5% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Drost usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Drost usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (6% of these games) — Drost usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Drost usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Drost usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Drost usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 88.5% | 39.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Peter Drost's chess games
All 101 games by Peter Drost in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 29 wins, 29 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B63 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B59 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Georgios Souleidis | 2,410 | Titled Tue Late | B45 |
| May 2010 | Marijn Otte | 2,314 | Bossum Pinkster Open A | C06 |
| Oct 2022 | Gleb Kaganskiy | 2,237 | Titled Tue Late | B50 |
| Oct 2022 | Jose Luis Roque Sola | 2,217 | Titled Tue Late | D78 |
| Jul 2006 | David Van Kerkhof | 2,196 | Dieren Open | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2006 | 18 | 4 | 1,985 |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2004 | 18 | 11 | 2,301 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,222 |
| Dieren Open | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,193 |
| 2nd Amsterdam ACT Open | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 2,150 |
| Hamburg Junge Open | 2005 | 8 | 5 | 2,302 |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2002 | 7 | 2.5 | – |
| World Corporate East E | 2021 | 6 | 4 | 1,999 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Drost's chess games?
101 games by Peter Drost, from Jul 2005 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 Peter Drost has played.
What does Peter Drost play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Peter Drost opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.f4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Drost answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games).
What openings does Peter Drost play as White?
As White, Peter Drost's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Bird's opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Drost play as Black?
As Black, Peter Drost most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Peter Drost's FIDE rating?
Peter Drost is currently rated 2,163 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Peter Drost played?
Our database contains 101 games by Peter Drost, covering Jul 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 29 draws, 43 losses (28.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Drost?
101 games by Peter Drost 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.