Prepare against Thomas Drewes
DEU · World #100,288 classical · FIDE ID 24613215
When preparing against Thomas Drewes, expect 1.d4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 185 games by Thomas Drewes, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Drewes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas 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 | 1,729 | 2,027 | Oct 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 185 | 45 | 71 | 69 | 24.3% |
| As White | 88 | 30 | 35 | 23 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 97 | 15 | 36 | 46 | 15.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Drewes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Drewes's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 56.8% | 48.0% |
| c4 | 32 | 36.4% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 6.8% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 48.0% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Drewes usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Drewes usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Drewes usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 36% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Drewes usually continues g3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Drewes usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Drewes usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 45.7% | 40.5% |
| e5 | 15 | 32.6% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 10 | 21.7% | 10.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 71.9% | 37.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 28.1% | 55.6% |
Thomas Drewes's chess games
All 185 games by Thomas Drewes in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 45 wins, 71 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 17 | 6/8/3 | 35.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
| C41 | Philidor | 15 | 1/5/9 | 6.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 15 | 3/8/4 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A38 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Christian Weiss | 2,290 | 12th Wuerzburg Open | A38 |
| Apr 2022 | Heinrich Horther | 1,891 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-West 2122 | D02 |
| Apr 2003 | Thomas Steinhauser | 1,873 | chT-Unterfranken M2 54th | D00 |
| Apr 2011 | Helmut Reitz | 1,850 | ch-Unterfranken M2 62th | D45 |
| Apr 2004 | Manfred Unkelbach | 1,848 | chM2-Unterfranken 55th | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Unterfranken 69 M2 | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,665 |
| chT-Unterfranken HA 59th | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,594 |
| chT-Unterfranken M2 54th | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,902 |
| ch-Unterfranken M2 62th | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,753 |
| 56th ch-Unterfranken M2 | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,748 |
| ch-Unterfranken M2 57th | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,758 |
| ch-Unterfranken M2 63th | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,630 |
| chT-Unterfranken M2 61th | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,753 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Drewes's chess games?
185 games by Thomas Drewes, from Apr 2005 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 Thomas Drewes has played.
What does Thomas Drewes play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Thomas Drewes opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.c4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Drewes answers 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games).
What openings does Thomas Drewes play as White?
As White, Thomas Drewes's most-played openings in our database are: London System (17 games, 35.3% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Drewes play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Drewes most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Philidor (15 games, 6.7% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Thomas Drewes's FIDE rating?
Thomas Drewes is currently rated 1,729 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,027 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Thomas Drewes played?
Our database contains 185 games by Thomas Drewes, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 71 draws, 69 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Drewes?
185 games by Thomas 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.