Prepare against Ruediger Drews
DEU · World #50,858 classical · FIDE ID 24646288
When preparing against Ruediger Drews, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 57 games by Ruediger Drews, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ruediger Drews's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruediger Drews 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 | 1,890 | 2,072 | Jan 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 17 | 22 | 18 | 29.8% |
| As White | 29 | 11 | 14 | 4 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 28 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruediger Drews's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruediger Drews's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 51.7% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 11 | 37.9% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Drews usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Drews usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Drews usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 59.1% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Drews usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Drews usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Drews usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 76.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Ruediger Drews's chess games
All 57 games by Ruediger Drews in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 17 wins, 22 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E86 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Guido Heeke | 1,922 | ch-GER Teachers | A21 |
| Jan 1994 | Klaus Dieter Schulz | 1,910 | ch-Baden HT4 | A85 |
| Aug 2007 | Heinz Martin | 1,854 | ch-GER Teachers | B38 |
| Aug 2015 | Toon Mentink | 1,852 | 3rd Arber Seniors Open | D09 |
| Aug 2014 | Robert Stutz | 1,830 | 3rd Arber Open | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden HT4 | 1994 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,870 |
| 3rd Arber Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,845 |
| 4th Arber Open Seniors | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,037 |
| 3rd Arber Seniors Open | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 2,043 |
| ch-GER Teachers | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 1,886 |
| 10th Arber Seniors Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,875 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 1213 | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 1,897 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0910 | 2011 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,908 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruediger Drews's chess games?
57 games by Ruediger Drews, from Jul 2006 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 Ruediger Drews has played.
What does Ruediger Drews play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Ruediger Drews opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.c4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruediger Drews answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ruediger Drews play as White?
As White, Ruediger Drews's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruediger Drews play as Black?
As Black, Ruediger Drews most often plays: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Ruediger Drews's FIDE rating?
Ruediger Drews is currently rated 1,890 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,072 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Ruediger Drews played?
Our database contains 57 games by Ruediger Drews, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 22 draws, 18 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruediger Drews?
57 games by Ruediger Drews 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.