Prepare against Christian Koepke
IM · DEU · World #3,639 classical · FIDE ID 4655737
Our database contains 1,451 games by Christian Koepke, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christian Koepke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Koepke 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 | 2,314 | 2,410 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,304 | 2,341 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,227 | 2,317 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,451 | 581 | 373 | 497 | 40.0% |
| As White | 726 | 329 | 174 | 223 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 725 | 252 | 199 | 274 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Koepke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Koepke's side.
First moves as White (726 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 591 | 81.4% | 55.7% |
| d4 | 104 | 14.3% | 65.9% |
| c4 | 14 | 1.9% | 46.4% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 1.7% | 70.8% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.6% | 87.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Koepke usually continues Nf3 (57.8% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Koepke usually continues d4 (51.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Koepke usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 65.9% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Koepke usually continues Bg5 (67.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Koepke usually continues Bf4 (64.3% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Koepke usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (343 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 250 | 72.9% | 48.6% |
| c6 | 35 | 10.2% | 51.4% |
| d5 | 28 | 8.2% | 53.6% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 6.1% | 59.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.5% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (230 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 114 | 49.6% | 50.9% |
| d5 | 100 | 43.5% | 46.0% |
| f5 | 10 | 4.3% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.2% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Christian Koepke's chess games
All 1,451 games by Christian Koepke 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: 581 wins, 373 draws, 497 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 88 | 32/24/32 | 36.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 16/7/14 | 43.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 28 | 18/3/7 | 64.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 28 | 12/11/5 | 42.9% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 28 | 11/12/5 | 39.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 28 | 16/3/9 | 57.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 26 | 16/3/7 | 61.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 24 | 10/3/11 | 41.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 24 | 15/4/5 | 62.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 22 | 13/4/5 | 59.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 76 | 23/19/34 | 30.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 57 | 19/16/22 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 33 | 6/15/12 | 18.2% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 29 | 9/6/14 | 31.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 29 | 7/10/12 | 24.1% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 22 | 7/5/10 | 31.8% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 21 | 7/7/7 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 21 | 11/3/7 | 52.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 21 | 10/4/7 | 47.6% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2009 | Georg Meier | 2,641 | ch-GER Net final U25 | A48 |
| May 2021 | Dirk Hummel | 2,572 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | C47 |
| Apr 2008 | Stanislav Novikov | 2,564 | 9th ch-EU | B48 |
| Sep 2010 | Leonid Milov | 2,561 | 7th Nuremberg LGA Cup | B76 |
| Feb 2006 | David Baramidze | 2,554 | 77th ch-GER | B78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 273 | 127 | 2,200 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,200 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 20 | 13 | 2,043 |
| ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz Cand | 2005 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,240 |
| ch-EU Internet qual | 2003 | 14 | 3.5 | 2,070 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 7 | 2,293 |
| 4th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 8 | 2,323 |
| GER Cup Net Final A U2400 | 2020 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,247 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Koepke's chess games?
1,451 games by Christian Koepke, 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 Koepke has played.
What does Christian Koepke play on the first move as White?
Across 726 games with White in our database, Christian Koepke opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Koepke answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Christian Koepke play as White?
As White, Christian Koepke's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (88 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (37 games, 43.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (28 games, 64.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 726 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Koepke play as Black?
As Black, Christian Koepke most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (76 games, 30.3% win rate); Sicilian (57 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (33 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 725 games.
What is Christian Koepke's FIDE rating?
Christian Koepke is currently rated 2,314 in classical chess, 2,304 in rapid and 2,227 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,410 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Christian Koepke played?
Our database contains 1,451 games by Christian Koepke, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 581 wins, 373 draws, 497 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Koepke?
1,451 games by Christian Koepke 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.