Prepare against Alain Koch
France · World #41,067 classical · FIDE ID 639532
Our database contains 95 games by Alain Koch, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alain Koch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alain Koch 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 | 1,930 | 2,069 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,891 | 1,891 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,825 | 1,887 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 31 | 23 | 40 | 32.6% |
| As White | 45 | 20 | 13 | 12 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 50 | 11 | 10 | 28 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 53.3% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 21 | 46.7% | 54.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Koch usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Koch usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Koch usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Koch usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Koch usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Koch usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 94.7% | 22.2% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 84.2% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Alain Koch's chess games
All 95 games by Alain Koch in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 31 wins, 23 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Veresov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Paleface Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Ramesh Jhunjhnuwala | 2,206 | 29th Wch Seniors 50 | A45 |
| Dec 2012 | Roger G Williamson | 2,177 | 4th London Classic Open | A25 |
| Jul 2010 | Boris Plane | 2,140 | ch-Paris Open A | B27 |
| Jan 2014 | Tomasz Kozlowski | 2,075 | ch-Small Paris | D55 |
| Aug 2008 | Laurent Venner | 2,029 | ch-FRA Open A | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th Wch Seniors 50 | 2019 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,903 |
| 12th ch-EU | 2011 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,010 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,084 |
| 11th Reunion Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,940 |
| 4th London Classic Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,938 |
| 14th Reunion Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,951 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,977 |
| ch-Francophonie 9th | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,676 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alain Koch's chess games?
95 games by Alain Koch, from Jul 2008 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 Alain Koch has played.
What does Alain Koch play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Alain Koch opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (47% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alain Koch answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...Nc6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Alain Koch play as White?
As White, Alain Koch's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alain Koch play as Black?
As Black, Alain Koch most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Alain Koch's FIDE rating?
Alain Koch is currently rated 1,930 in classical chess, 1,891 in rapid and 1,825 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,069 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Alain Koch played?
Our database contains 95 games by Alain Koch, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 23 draws, 40 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alain Koch?
95 games by Alain Koch 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.