Prepare against Christof Koellner
DEU · World #21,745 classical · FIDE ID 4635787
Our database contains 388 games by Christof Koellner, covering Apr 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christof Koellner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christof Koellner 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 | 2,043 | 2,162 | Feb 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,032 | 2,075 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,026 | 2,075 | Mar 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 388 | 159 | 97 | 132 | 41.0% |
| As White | 187 | 81 | 54 | 52 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 201 | 78 | 43 | 80 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christof Koellner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christof Koellner's side.
First moves as White (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 183 | 97.9% | 58.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 58.7% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Koellner usually continues Nf3 (48.9% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Koellner usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Koellner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Koellner usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Koellner usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 82 | 83.7% | 53.7% |
| c5 | 10 | 10.2% | 65.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 5.1% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 47 | 75.8% | 45.7% |
| d5 | 8 | 12.9% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 11.3% | 57.1% |
Christof Koellner's chess games
All 388 games by Christof Koellner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 159 wins, 97 draws, 132 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 43 | 24/8/11 | 55.8% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 29 | 10/8/11 | 34.5% |
| D04 | Colle System | 26 | 10/7/9 | 38.5% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 22 | 9/7/6 | 40.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 7/6/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 78 | 28/18/32 | 35.9% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 24 | 8/6/10 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Catalan | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Justin Tan | 2,526 | Reinstorf Open | B07 |
| Jan 2019 | David Miedema | 2,370 | 31st Staufer Open | C41 |
| Jul 2021 | Pelle Bank | 2,320 | Aarhus Chess House Summer | A48 |
| Jul 2021 | Poul Rewitz | 2,289 | Aarhus Chess House Summer | B07 |
| Sep 2021 | Jeremy Hommer | 2,278 | Baden-Baden Swiss 1st | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,222 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Final | 2020 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,980 |
| GER Cup Net Final A U2400 | 2020 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,183 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,113 |
| 5th Hofheim Spring Open A | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,055 |
| GER Cup Net V4 U2400 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,171 |
| Lueneburg Open A | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,999 |
| 45th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,015 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christof Koellner's chess games?
388 games by Christof Koellner, from Apr 2015 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 Christof Koellner has played.
What does Christof Koellner play on the first move as White?
Across 187 games with White in our database, Christof Koellner opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christof Koellner answers 1...d6 (84% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Christof Koellner play as White?
As White, Christof Koellner's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (43 games, 55.8% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Colle System (26 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 187 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christof Koellner play as Black?
As Black, Christof Koellner most often plays: Philidor (78 games, 35.9% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 201 games.
What is Christof Koellner's FIDE rating?
Christof Koellner is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess, 2,032 in rapid and 2,026 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (Feb 2019).
How many games has Christof Koellner played?
Our database contains 388 games by Christof Koellner, covering Apr 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 159 wins, 97 draws, 132 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christof Koellner?
388 games by Christof Koellner 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.