Prepare against Thomas Koerber
DEU · World #84,365 classical · FIDE ID 24609102
When preparing against Thomas Koerber, expect 1.Nf3 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 172 games by Thomas Koerber, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Koerber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Koerber 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 | 1,776 | 1,877 | Jul 2006 |
| Blitz | 1,853 | 1,853 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 172 | 33 | 88 | 51 | 19.2% |
| As White | 88 | 20 | 41 | 27 | 22.7% |
| As Black | 84 | 13 | 47 | 24 | 15.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Koerber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Koerber's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 35 | 39.8% | 44.3% |
| d4 | 30 | 34.1% | 48.3% |
| e4 | 21 | 23.9% | 45.2% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 44.3% score
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Koerber usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Koerber usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Koerber usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 48.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Koerber usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Koerber usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Koerber usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 73.7% | 60.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 13 | 48.1% | 38.5% |
| d5 | 7 | 25.9% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 11.1% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
Thomas Koerber's chess games
All 172 games by Thomas Koerber in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 33 wins, 88 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 16 | 2/8/6 | 12.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D05 | Colle System | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 0/10/3 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| A89 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Thomas Kahlert | 2,137 | 10th Nuremberg Zabo Open | A87 |
| Jan 2005 | Juergen Fischer | 1,936 | chT-Mittelfranken 0405 | B88 |
| Mar 2006 | Oliver Puschak | 1,918 | Mittelfrankenliga-B2a 0506 | C00 |
| Oct 2017 | Markus Kirchner | 1,884 | 9th Korbach Open | A80 |
| Apr 2005 | Markus Hannweber | 1,883 | chT-Mittelfranken 0405 | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Bad Zwesten Open | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,475 |
| chTB2a-Mittelfranken 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,731 |
| chTB1-Mittelfranken 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,781 |
| Mittelfrankenliga-B2a 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 1,967 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2a 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,870 |
| chTB2a-Mittelfranken 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,874 |
| chTB1-Mittelfranken 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,963 |
| chTB2a-Mittelfranken 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,732 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Koerber's chess games?
172 games by Thomas Koerber, from Oct 2004 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 Koerber has played.
What does Thomas Koerber play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Thomas Koerber opens with 1.Nf3 (40% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Koerber answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (48% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Thomas Koerber play as White?
As White, Thomas Koerber's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Colle System (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Koerber play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Koerber most often plays: Dutch Defense (13 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Thomas Koerber's FIDE rating?
Thomas Koerber is currently rated 1,776 in classical chess and 1,853 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,877 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Thomas Koerber played?
Our database contains 172 games by Thomas Koerber, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 88 draws, 51 losses (19.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Koerber?
172 games by Thomas Koerber 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.