Prepare against Alison Emily Koop
WCM · Canada · World #67,130 classical · FIDE ID 2650436
When preparing against Alison Emily Koop, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Alison Emily Koop, covering Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alison Emily Koop's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alison Emily Koop 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 | 1,831 | 1,831 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,707 | 1,757 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,716 | 1,738 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 15 | 6 | 15 | 41.7% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 52.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alison Emily Koop's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alison Emily Koop's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 38.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 38.2% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Koop usually continues c4 (18.8% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Koop usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Koop usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 70.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
Alison Emily Koop's chess games
All 36 games by Alison Emily Koop in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - 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: 15 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D73 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Olena Kucherenko | 2,049 | Canadian Closed w | B26 |
| Apr 2026 | Svitlana Protsyuk | 2,034 | Canadian Closed Women | A52 |
| Apr 2025 | Jennie Cabrera | 1,885 | Canadian Closed w | B22 |
| Apr 2025 | Laksshana Deepak | 1,854 | Canadian Closed w | D38 |
| Apr 2024 | Rae Chen | 1,820 | Canadian zt w | A39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Closed Women | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,842 |
| Canadian zt w | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,766 |
| Canadian Closed w | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,918 |
| Canadian Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,772 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alison Emily Koop's chess games?
36 games by Alison Emily Koop, from Aug 2023 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 Alison Emily Koop has played.
What does Alison Emily Koop play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Alison Emily Koop opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alison Emily Koop answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Alison Emily Koop play as White?
As White, Alison Emily Koop's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alison Emily Koop play as Black?
As Black, Alison Emily Koop most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Alison Emily Koop's FIDE rating?
Alison Emily Koop is currently rated 1,831 in classical chess, 1,707 in rapid and 1,716 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,831 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Alison Emily Koop played?
Our database contains 36 games by Alison Emily Koop, covering Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alison Emily Koop?
36 games by Alison Emily Koop 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.