Prepare against Aran Kohler
FM · NLD · World #27,010 classical · FIDE ID 1002856
Our database contains 1,243 games by Aran Kohler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aran Kohler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aran Kohler 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 | 2,004 | 2,268 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,243 | 383 | 123 | 737 | 30.8% |
| As White | 609 | 202 | 69 | 338 | 33.2% |
| As Black | 634 | 181 | 54 | 399 | 28.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aran Kohler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aran Kohler's side.
First moves as White (609 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 400 | 65.7% | 38.9% |
| e4 | 109 | 17.9% | 43.1% |
| Nf3 | 82 | 13.5% | 37.8% |
| c4 | 7 | 1.1% | 7.1% |
| Nh3 | 7 | 1.1% | 21.4% |
| f3 | 3 | 0.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Kohler usually continues Nf3 (36.1% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Kohler usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Kohler usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 43.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Kohler usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kohler usually continues Nf3 (28.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kohler usually continues d4 (40.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (312 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 191 | 61.2% | 33.8% |
| c5 | 55 | 17.6% | 27.3% |
| e5 | 29 | 9.3% | 31.0% |
| g6 | 21 | 6.7% | 38.1% |
| d6 | 12 | 3.8% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (209 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 103 | 49.3% | 32.0% |
| d5 | 99 | 47.4% | 36.4% |
| c6 | 5 | 2.4% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Aran Kohler's chess games
All 1,243 games by Aran Kohler in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 383 wins, 123 draws, 737 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 145 | 56/8/81 | 38.6% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 125 | 43/17/65 | 34.4% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 40 | 9/6/25 | 22.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 28 | 8/3/17 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 24 | 6/2/16 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 23 | 6/3/14 | 26.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 69 | 20/7/42 | 29.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 48 | 12/4/32 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 45 | 11/2/32 | 24.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 42 | 19/4/19 | 45.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 38 | 7/3/28 | 18.4% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28 | 3/1/24 | 10.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 25 | 9/0/16 | 36.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 22 | 9/1/12 | 40.9% |
| D00 | London System | 20 | 6/1/13 | 30.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 19 | 6/1/12 | 31.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Alexandre Qashashvili | 2,505 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Apr 2023 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
| Jun 2023 | Alexander Bagrationi | 2,454 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| May 2022 | Jose Rafael Gascon Del Nogal | 2,449 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Oct 2021 | Uurtsaikh Agibileg | 2,440 | Titled Tue | D43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 1,071 | 377.5 | 2,084 |
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2024 | 33 | 13.5 | 2,166 |
| Lost Boys Open | 2002 | 17 | 4 | 2,077 |
| Dieren Open | 2022 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,991 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2020 | 12 | 1 | 1,846 |
| Leeuwarden Open | 1995 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,246 |
| 2nd Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,290 |
| 1st Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,329 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Marcel Winkels (11 games) · Julian Estrada Nieto (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aran Kohler's chess games?
1,243 games by Aran Kohler, from Apr 2003 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 Aran Kohler has played.
What does Aran Kohler play on the first move as White?
Across 609 games with White in our database, Aran Kohler opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aran Kohler answers 1...c6 (61% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games).
What openings does Aran Kohler play as White?
As White, Aran Kohler's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (145 games, 38.6% win rate); Torre Attack (125 games, 34.4% win rate); Indian Defense (40 games, 22.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 609 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aran Kohler play as Black?
As Black, Aran Kohler most often plays: Slav Defense (69 games, 29.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (48 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (45 games, 24.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 634 games.
What is Aran Kohler's FIDE rating?
Aran Kohler is currently rated 2,004 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,268 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Aran Kohler played?
Our database contains 1,243 games by Aran Kohler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 383 wins, 123 draws, 737 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aran Kohler?
1,243 games by Aran Kohler 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.