Prepare against Theo Draude
DEU · World #30,494 classical · FIDE ID 34623809
Our database contains 70 games by Theo Draude, covering Jul 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Theo Draude's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Theo Draude 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 | 1,983 | 1,989 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,847 | 1,862 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 29 | 13 | 28 | 41.4% |
| As White | 33 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 37 | 18 | 3 | 16 | 48.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Theo Draude's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Theo Draude's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 100.0% | 48.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Draude usually continues Nf3 (34.6% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Draude usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Draude usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| a6 | 2 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 83.3% | 45.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Theo Draude's chess games
All 70 games by Theo Draude in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 29 wins, 13 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | St. George Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | El Mais,I | 2,165 | 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | B13 |
| Aug 2026 | Leonid Tilin | 1,963 | 5. Kurt Pape-Open | A-Open | D85 |
| May 2026 | Daniel Hepp | 1,944 | DEM U14 | D85 |
| Oct 2024 | Richard Jankowski | 1,929 | Marburger Schachtage 2024 | B20 |
| Aug 2026 | Moritz Krueger | 1,914 | 5. Kurt Pape-Open | A-Open | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U12 | 2024 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,441 |
| 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 1,901 |
| DEM U14 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,959 |
| 5. Kurt Pape-Open | A-Open | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,024 |
| Marburger Schachtage 2024 | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,937 |
| Marburg Open B | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,700 |
| Marburger Schachtage 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,947 |
| Bayern Jubilar U12 | 2022 | 5 | 4 | 1,768 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Theo Draude's chess games?
70 games by Theo Draude, from Jul 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 Theo Draude has played.
What does Theo Draude play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Theo Draude opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Theo Draude answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...a6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...a6 (17% of games).
What openings does Theo Draude play as White?
As White, Theo Draude's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Theo Draude play as Black?
As Black, Theo Draude most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Theo Draude's FIDE rating?
Theo Draude is currently rated 1,983 in classical chess and 1,847 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,989 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Theo Draude played?
Our database contains 70 games by Theo Draude, covering Jul 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 13 draws, 28 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Theo Draude?
70 games by Theo Draude 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.