Prepare against Volker Dreis
DEU · World #49,057 classical · FIDE ID 12997196
Our database contains 36 games by Volker Dreis, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Volker Dreis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Volker Dreis 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 | 1,897 | 1,958 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 38.9% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Volker Dreis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Volker Dreis's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 61.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Dreis usually continues Nf3 (91.7% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Dreis usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Dreis usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Volker Dreis's chess games
All 36 games by Volker Dreis in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 14 wins, 11 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A32 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Volker Gries | 2,033 | Eschborn Open | B09 |
| May 2015 | Heiko Marzahn | 2,025 | ch-Frankfurt A | B17 |
| Sep 2015 | Stefan Ratzmann | 1,998 | 26th Goch Open | D05 |
| Jun 2019 | Norbert Ahrends | 1,927 | chA-Hessen | B99 |
| Sep 2016 | Christoph Griep | 1,925 | Eschborn Open | A32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eschborn Open | 2019 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,816 |
| 26th Goch Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 2,001 |
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,832 |
| chA-Hessen | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,007 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Volker Dreis's chess games?
36 games by Volker Dreis, from Nov 2014 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 Volker Dreis has played.
What does Volker Dreis play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Volker Dreis opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Volker Dreis answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Volker Dreis play as White?
As White, Volker Dreis's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Volker Dreis play as Black?
As Black, Volker Dreis most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Volker Dreis's FIDE rating?
Volker Dreis is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,958 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Volker Dreis played?
Our database contains 36 games by Volker Dreis, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 11 draws, 11 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Volker Dreis?
36 games by Volker Dreis 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.