Prepare against Elena Koepke
WGM · DEU · World #7,894 classical · FIDE ID 14200686
When preparing against Elena Koepke, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as Black, 9.1% over 22 games.
Our database contains 865 games by Elena Koepke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Elena Koepke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elena Koepke 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 | 2,207 | 2,346 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,264 | 2,323 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,157 | 2,301 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 865 | 331 | 266 | 268 | 38.3% |
| As White | 430 | 183 | 132 | 115 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 435 | 148 | 134 | 153 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elena Koepke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elena Koepke's side.
First moves as White (430 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 426 | 99.1% | 57.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Koepke usually continues Nf3 (62.2% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Koepke usually continues d4 (56.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Koepke usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- 1.b3 — 0% of White games, 100.0% score
- …b6 (50% of these games) — Koepke usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Koepke usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (208 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 138 | 66.3% | 50.4% |
| c5 | 45 | 21.6% | 51.1% |
| d6 | 10 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 3.8% | 62.5% |
| b6 | 4 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 100 | 77.5% | 43.0% |
| Nf6 | 27 | 20.9% | 42.6% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Elena Koepke's chess games
All 865 games by Elena Koepke 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: 331 wins, 266 draws, 268 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 72 | 28/23/21 | 38.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 67 | 22/24/21 | 32.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 53 | 26/17/10 | 49.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 23 | 13/3/7 | 56.5% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 23 | 9/10/4 | 39.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 9/1/8 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 6/7/0 | 46.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 64 | 16/24/24 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 60 | 16/18/26 | 26.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 32 | 13/12/7 | 40.6% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 2/10/10 | 9.1% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 16 | 3/8/5 | 18.8% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Falko Bindrich | 2,554 | 8th Nuremberg LGA Cup | C41 |
| Nov 2003 | Vitali Golod | 2,544 | 7th Bayern-chI Bank Hofmann | B22 |
| Apr 2015 | Elisabeth Paehtz | 2,467 | BL 1415 w | C04 |
| Oct 2005 | Cyril Marcelin | 2,463 | 9th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B27 |
| Feb 2013 | Christoph Renner | 2,452 | BL2-Ost 1213 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Blitz w | 2025 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,056 |
| ch-GER w | 2021 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,272 |
| ch-GER Net final U25 | 2009 | 17 | 7 | 2,251 |
| Olympiad Women-34 | 2000 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,306 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 1998 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,190 |
| ch-GER Net qual1 U25 | 2009 | 13 | 8 | 2,374 |
| 5th ch-EU w | 2004 | 12 | 5 | 2,131 |
| Tashkent w 1st | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 2,329 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elena Koepke's chess games?
865 games by Elena Koepke, 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 Elena Koepke has played.
What does Elena Koepke play on the first move as White?
Across 430 games with White in our database, Elena Koepke opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.b3 (0% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elena Koepke answers 1...e5 (66% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Elena Koepke play as White?
As White, Elena Koepke's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (72 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (67 games, 32.8% win rate); Sicilian (53 games, 49.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 430 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elena Koepke play as Black?
As Black, Elena Koepke most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (64 games, 25.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (60 games, 26.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (32 games, 40.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 435 games.
What is Elena Koepke's FIDE rating?
Elena Koepke is currently rated 2,207 in classical chess, 2,264 in rapid and 2,157 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,346 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Elena Koepke played?
Our database contains 865 games by Elena Koepke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 331 wins, 266 draws, 268 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elena Koepke?
865 games by Elena Koepke 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.