Prepare against Eduard Coenen
CM · NLD · World #14,516 classical · FIDE ID 1014390
When preparing against Eduard Coenen, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 47.7% over 44 games.
Our database contains 121 games by Eduard Coenen, covering Apr 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Eduard Coenen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eduard Coenen 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 | 2,111 | 2,206 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,145 | 2,203 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,015 | 2,099 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 51 | 15 | 55 | 42.1% |
| As White | 63 | 28 | 8 | 27 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 58 | 23 | 7 | 28 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eduard Coenen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eduard Coenen's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 62 | 98.4% | 51.6% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Coenen usually continues c3 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Coenen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Coenen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Coenen usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 35 | 87.5% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Eduard Coenen's chess games
All 121 games by Eduard Coenen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - Sep 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: 51 wins, 15 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 24 | 12/3/9 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 44 | 21/5/18 | 47.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Merijn Van Delft | 2,358 | Scheldemond Open 2026 | B06 |
| Jun 2011 | Carmen Voicu-Jagodzinsky | 2,303 | 5th Maastricht Limburg Open A | B06 |
| Aug 2018 | Arno Bezemer | 2,295 | 22nd Vlissingen HZ Open | D02 |
| Aug 2017 | Marcel Peek | 2,293 | 21st Vlissingen HZ Open | D00 |
| May 2022 | Herman Grooten | 2,286 | 12th Eindhoven WLC Open | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Maastricht Limburg Open A | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2,265 |
| 24th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 2,066 |
| 5th Maastricht Limburg Open A | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,077 |
| ch-LiSB | 2003 | 7 | 2 | 1,880 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open A | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,186 |
| 21st Vlissingen HZ Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,145 |
| Maastricht Limburg Open | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 2,250 |
| 22nd Vlissingen HZ Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,152 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eduard Coenen's chess games?
121 games by Eduard Coenen, from Apr 2006 to Sep 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 Eduard Coenen has played.
What does Eduard Coenen play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Eduard Coenen opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eduard Coenen answers 1...g6 (88% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Eduard Coenen play as White?
As White, Eduard Coenen's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (24 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eduard Coenen play as Black?
As Black, Eduard Coenen most often plays: Modern Defense (44 games, 47.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Eduard Coenen's FIDE rating?
Eduard Coenen is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess, 2,145 in rapid and 2,015 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,206 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Eduard Coenen played?
Our database contains 121 games by Eduard Coenen, covering Apr 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 15 draws, 55 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eduard Coenen?
121 games by Eduard Coenen 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.