Prepare against Daniel Koffler
Austria · World #16,305 classical · FIDE ID 1610643
When preparing against Daniel Koffler, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 123 games by Daniel Koffler, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Koffler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Koffler 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 | 2,093 | 2,259 | Jul 2008 |
| Blitz | 2,160 | 2,160 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 23 | 63 | 37 | 18.7% |
| As White | 65 | 13 | 32 | 20 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 58 | 10 | 31 | 17 | 17.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Koffler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Koffler's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 53.8% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 24 | 36.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 9.2% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Koffler usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Koffler usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Koffler usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Koffler usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Koffler usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Koffler usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 56.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 31.3% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
Daniel Koffler's chess games
All 123 games by Daniel Koffler in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 23 wins, 63 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B56 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A88 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2009 | David Berczes | 2,513 | 27th Balatonlelle Open | E58 |
| Jun 2009 | Oliver Mihok | 2,364 | 27th Balatonlelle Open | C65 |
| Mar 2011 | Petr Buchnicek | 2,305 | chT2O-AUT 1011 | C55 |
| Oct 2008 | Stefan Brandner | 2,296 | chT2O-AUT 0809 | B20 |
| Mar 2012 | Gregor Kleiser | 2,263 | chT2O-AUT 1112 | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT U18 | 2001 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,152 |
| chT2O-AUT 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 2,368 |
| chT2O-AUT 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,181 |
| ch-AUT | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,160 |
| ch-AUT qual | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,086 |
| chT2O-AUT 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,254 |
| 14th Vienna Open | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,165 |
| chT2O-AUT 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,025 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Koffler's chess games?
123 games by Daniel Koffler, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Koffler has played.
What does Daniel Koffler play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Daniel Koffler opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Koffler answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Daniel Koffler play as White?
As White, Daniel Koffler's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Koffler play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Koffler most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Daniel Koffler's FIDE rating?
Daniel Koffler is currently rated 2,093 in classical chess and 2,160 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,259 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Daniel Koffler played?
Our database contains 123 games by Daniel Koffler, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 63 draws, 37 losses (18.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Koffler?
123 games by Daniel Koffler 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.