Prepare against Dirk Koenig
DEU · World #30,277 classical · FIDE ID 4636619
Our database contains 117 games by Dirk Koenig, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Koenig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Koenig 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 | 1,984 | 2,125 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,023 | 2,035 | Oct 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,963 | 2,051 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 38 | 19 | 60 | 32.5% |
| As White | 50 | 24 | 6 | 20 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 67 | 14 | 13 | 40 | 20.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Koenig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Koenig's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 52.0% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 15 | 30.0% | 53.3% |
| f4 | 7 | 14.0% | 42.9% |
| d3 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Koenig usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Koenig usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Koenig usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 53.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Koenig usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Koenig usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Koenig usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 23 | 85.2% | 30.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 17 | 68.0% | 38.2% |
| g6 | 5 | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Dirk Koenig's chess games
All 117 games by Dirk Koenig in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 38 wins, 19 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 3/2/12 | 17.6% |
| A82 | King's Pawn Game | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B08 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2007 | Ludwig Deglmann | 2,329 | ch-Stuttgart A int | B06 |
| Jul 2008 | Marc Overeem | 2,288 | 30th Politiken Cup | B06 |
| Jul 2012 | Julian Van Overdam | 2,277 | 6th Leiden LCT Open A | A25 |
| Jul 2010 | Christian Michna | 2,249 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | B07 |
| Jul 2010 | Ralf Steinbrecht | 2,233 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2010 | 20 | 10 | 2,044 |
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,200 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 2,217 |
| 26th Staufer Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,262 |
| 4th Baunatal Open | 1998 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,311 |
| 5th Baunatal Open | 1999 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,077 |
| 6th Leiden LCT Open A | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 2,236 |
| 27th Feffernitz Open | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,937 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Koenig's chess games?
117 games by Dirk Koenig, from Apr 2003 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 Koenig has played.
What does Dirk Koenig play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Dirk Koenig opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.f4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Koenig answers 1...d6 (85% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (68% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Dirk Koenig play as White?
As White, Dirk Koenig's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Bird's opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Koenig play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Koenig most often plays: Pirc Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); King's Pawn Game (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Dirk Koenig's FIDE rating?
Dirk Koenig is currently rated 1,984 in classical chess, 2,023 in rapid and 1,963 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,125 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Dirk Koenig played?
Our database contains 117 games by Dirk Koenig, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 19 draws, 60 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Koenig?
117 games by Dirk Koenig 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.