Prepare against Dirk Koch
DEU · World #19,476 classical · FIDE ID 24635030
When preparing against Dirk Koch, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 52 games by Dirk Koch, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Koch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Koch 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 | 2,062 | 2,138 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 34.6% |
| As White | 27 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Koch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Koch's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Koch usually continues c3 (42.3% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Koch usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (7% of these games) — Koch usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
Dirk Koch's chess games
All 52 games by Dirk Koch in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Jul 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: 18 wins, 15 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Steffen Schluchter | 2,140 | 24th ch-RLP MTB | D35 |
| May 2008 | Pierre Baskewitsch | 2,068 | Kaupthing Open | B05 |
| Apr 2014 | Axel Doison | 2,034 | chT-Luxembourg 1314 | C50 |
| Oct 2016 | Rene Kalmes | 2,018 | chT-LUX 2016/17 | B22 |
| May 2008 | Grazyna Bakalarz | 2,006 | Kaupthing Open | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Luxembourg 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,093 |
| Kaupthing Open | 2008 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,026 |
| 28th ch-Rheinland | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,919 |
| 24th ch-RLP MTB | 2005 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,175 |
| 26th EU-Cup | 2010 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,861 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1314 | 2014 | 6 | 2 | 2,000 |
| chT-LUX 2016/17 | 2017 | 4 | 3 | 2,170 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1213 | 2013 | 3 | 1 | 1,891 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Koch's chess games?
52 games by Dirk Koch, from Oct 2005 to Jul 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 Dirk Koch has played.
What does Dirk Koch play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Dirk Koch opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Koch answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Dirk Koch play as White?
As White, Dirk Koch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Koch play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Koch most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Dirk Koch's FIDE rating?
Dirk Koch is currently rated 2,062 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,138 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Dirk Koch played?
Our database contains 52 games by Dirk Koch, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 15 draws, 19 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Koch?
52 games by Dirk Koch 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.