Prepare against Christian Koenig
DEU · World #26,161 classical · FIDE ID 4656997
Our database contains 140 games by Christian Koenig, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christian Koenig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Koenig 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 | 2,010 | 2,185 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,007 | 2,033 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 43 | 58 | 39 | 30.7% |
| As White | 69 | 23 | 29 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 71 | 20 | 29 | 22 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Koenig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Koenig's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 84.1% | 56.0% |
| d4 | 10 | 14.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Koenig usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Koenig usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Koenig usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Koenig usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (30% of these games) — Koenig usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Koenig usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 30.0% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 7 | 25.9% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 22.2% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Christian Koenig's chess games
All 140 games by Christian Koenig in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 43 wins, 58 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C73 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E68 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Johann Fischer | 2,306 | 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | E39 |
| May 2012 | Wolfgang Wieferig | 2,174 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 1112 | A40 |
| Jul 2015 | Michael Ernst | 2,147 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | E90 |
| Aug 2019 | Jochen Terhorst | 2,144 | Lueneburg Open A | C60 |
| Oct 2025 | Javier Nicolas Zapata | 2,124 | Benidorm Open A 2025 | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2015 | 26 | 13 | 2,077 |
| Verbandsliga Mittelrhein-Ost 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,036 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 15/16 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,021 |
| 16th Bad Godesberg Open | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,218 |
| 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,112 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,135 |
| Lueneburg Open A | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,165 |
| 3rd Maastricht Limburg Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,246 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Koenig's chess games?
140 games by Christian Koenig, from Apr 2003 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 Christian Koenig has played.
What does Christian Koenig play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Christian Koenig opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Koenig answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Christian Koenig play as White?
As White, Christian Koenig's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Koenig play as Black?
As Black, Christian Koenig most often plays: Pirc Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Christian Koenig's FIDE rating?
Christian Koenig is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess, 2,007 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,185 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Christian Koenig played?
Our database contains 140 games by Christian Koenig, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 58 draws, 39 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Koenig?
140 games by Christian Koenig 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.