Prepare against Daniel Koelber
Austria · World #5,706 classical · FIDE ID 1643380
Our database contains 167 games by Daniel Koelber, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Koelber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Koelber 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 | 2,255 | 2,286 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,161 | 2,161 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,079 | 2,150 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 56 | 63 | 48 | 33.5% |
| As White | 81 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 86 | 30 | 34 | 22 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Koelber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Koelber's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 98.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Koelber usually continues Nf3 (48.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Koelber usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Koelber usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Koelber usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 89.7% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 4 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 100.0% | 56.9% |
Daniel Koelber's chess games
All 167 games by Daniel Koelber in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 56 wins, 63 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 0/7/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| E65 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Davor Rogic | 2,474 | 41st St Veit Open | B50 |
| Nov 2019 | Robert Perhinig | 2,289 | Steyr Landesliga 1920 | C06 |
| Apr 2017 | Jurij Khalakhan | 2,278 | ch-AUT U18 | B80 |
| Nov 2017 | Andreas Schieder | 2,248 | chT2M-AUT 1718 | D03 |
| Apr 2017 | Michael Toelly | 2,244 | ch-AUT U18 | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT U18 | 2018 | 28 | 14 | 1,925 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 8 | 2,262 |
| 28th Feffernitz Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,191 |
| 41st St Veit Open | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,307 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,180 |
| Slovakia Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,261 |
| ch-AUT | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,073 |
| Graz | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,267 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Koelber's chess games?
167 games by Daniel Koelber, from Oct 2014 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 Daniel Koelber has played.
What does Daniel Koelber play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Daniel Koelber opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Koelber answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniel Koelber play as White?
As White, Daniel Koelber's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Koelber play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Koelber most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Daniel Koelber's FIDE rating?
Daniel Koelber is currently rated 2,255 in classical chess, 2,161 in rapid and 2,079 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,286 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Daniel Koelber played?
Our database contains 167 games by Daniel Koelber, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 63 draws, 48 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Koelber?
167 games by Daniel Koelber 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.