Prepare against Christian Koch
DEU · World #35,535 classical · FIDE ID 1272124
Our database contains 145 games by Christian Koch, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Koch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian 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 | 1,956 | 2,006 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,985 | 1,996 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 53 | 45 | 47 | 36.6% |
| As White | 83 | 31 | 27 | 25 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 62 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Koch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Koch's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 97.6% | 53.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Koch usually continues Nf3 (51.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Koch usually continues f4 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Koch usually continues Nc3 (46.2% score)
- 1.g3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Koch usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 20 | 69.0% | 52.5% |
| c5 | 6 | 20.7% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 85.7% | 52.8% |
| f5 | 3 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
Christian Koch's chess games
All 145 games by Christian Koch in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - 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: 53 wins, 45 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 22 | 7/9/6 | 31.8% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D71 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Michal Michalek | 2,145 | ch-Oberfranken | B11 |
| Dec 2014 | Christian Schatz | 2,139 | Regionalliga NW 1415 | E92 |
| Apr 2023 | Klaus Kraich | 2,074 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-West 2223 | B23 |
| Jan 2017 | Franz Geisensetter | 2,066 | ch-Oberfranken | B07 |
| Oct 2017 | Thomas Soeder | 2,020 | Regionalliga Nord-West 1718 | E67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberfranken | 2023 | 54 | 35 | 2,001 |
| Regionalliga Nord-West 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,931 |
| Regionalliga NW 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,978 |
| Regionalliga Nord-West 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,885 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-West 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 1,879 |
| Regionalliga NW 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,062 |
| Bayernliga U20 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,847 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,883 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Koch's chess games?
145 games by Christian Koch, from Feb 2013 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 Christian Koch has played.
What does Christian Koch play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Christian Koch opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games), 1.a3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Koch answers 1...d6 (69% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Christian Koch play as White?
As White, Christian Koch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 31.8% win rate); King's Gambit (15 games, 60.0% win rate); French Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Koch play as Black?
As Black, Christian Koch most often plays: Pirc Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Christian Koch's FIDE rating?
Christian Koch is currently rated 1,956 in classical chess, 1,985 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,006 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Christian Koch played?
Our database contains 145 games by Christian Koch, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 45 draws, 47 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Koch?
145 games by Christian 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.