Prepare against Burkhard Koch
DEU · World #84,133 classical · FIDE ID 24663530
When preparing against Burkhard Koch, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%).
Our database contains 93 games by Burkhard Koch, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Burkhard Koch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Burkhard 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 | 1,776 | 1,879 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 20 | 32 | 41 | 21.5% |
| As White | 50 | 9 | 19 | 22 | 18.0% |
| As Black | 43 | 11 | 13 | 19 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Burkhard Koch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Burkhard Koch's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 100.0% | 37.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 37.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Koch usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Koch usually continues d4 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Koch usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 89.5% | 35.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 58.3% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
Burkhard Koch's chess games
All 93 games by Burkhard Koch in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - Aug 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: 20 wins, 32 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C02 | French Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B58 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2013 | Ruediger Bendel | 1,989 | NRW Verbandsliga Group1 1314 | C01 |
| Feb 2016 | Thorsten Imberg | 1,951 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1516 | C00 |
| Sep 2012 | Ralf Bauch | 1,937 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1213 | C16 |
| Oct 2013 | Ralf Wagner | 1,935 | NRW Verbandsliga Group1 1314 | B40 |
| Sep 2012 | Michael Seibert | 1,886 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1213 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,922 |
| NRW Verbandsliga Group1 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,913 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 2 | 1,612 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,757 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,780 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 2 | 1,607 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,815 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 9900 | 2000 | 8 | 2 | 2,039 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Burkhard Koch's chess games?
93 games by Burkhard Koch, from Jun 2018 to Aug 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 Burkhard Koch has played.
What does Burkhard Koch play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Burkhard Koch opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Burkhard Koch answers 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Burkhard Koch play as White?
As White, Burkhard Koch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Burkhard Koch play as Black?
As Black, Burkhard Koch most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Burkhard Koch's FIDE rating?
Burkhard Koch is currently rated 1,776 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,879 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Burkhard Koch played?
Our database contains 93 games by Burkhard Koch, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 32 draws, 41 losses (21.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Burkhard Koch?
93 games by Burkhard 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.