Prepare against Friedrich Theodor Koenig
DEU · World #25,597 classical · FIDE ID 12956600
When preparing against Friedrich Theodor Koenig, expect 1.d4 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%).
Our database contains 42 games by Friedrich Theodor Koenig, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Friedrich Theodor Koenig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Friedrich Theodor 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 | 2,014 | 2,023 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Friedrich Theodor Koenig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Friedrich Theodor Koenig's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 38.1% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 8 | 38.1% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 19.0% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Koenig usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Koenig usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Koenig usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Koenig usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Koenig usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Koenig usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 63.6% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 36.4% | 62.5% |
Friedrich Theodor Koenig's chess games
All 42 games by Friedrich Theodor Koenig in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 14 wins, 16 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Wolfgang Schulz | 2,032 | chT-Hamburg Landesliga 2122 | A45 |
| Jul 2018 | Pieter Brouer | 2,026 | 10th Vellmar Open | A81 |
| Jul 2016 | Frank Schindelmeiser | 2,000 | 8th Vellmar Open | A26 |
| May 2022 | Jamshid Atri | 1,984 | chT-Hamburg Landesliga 2122 | A45 |
| Jul 2016 | Philipp Reitz | 1,924 | 8th Vellmar Open | E85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Vellmar Open B | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,767 |
| 10th Vellmar Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,059 |
| 5th Vellmar Open B | 2013 | 7 | 5 | 1,931 |
| 8th Vellmar Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,929 |
| 7th Vellmar Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,878 |
| chT-Hamburg Landesliga 2122 | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,983 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Friedrich Theodor Koenig's chess games?
42 games by Friedrich Theodor Koenig, from Sep 2013 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 Friedrich Theodor Koenig has played.
What does Friedrich Theodor Koenig play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Friedrich Theodor Koenig opens with 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Friedrich Theodor Koenig answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does Friedrich Theodor Koenig play as White?
As White, Friedrich Theodor Koenig's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Friedrich Theodor Koenig play as Black?
As Black, Friedrich Theodor Koenig most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Friedrich Theodor Koenig's FIDE rating?
Friedrich Theodor Koenig is currently rated 2,014 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,023 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Friedrich Theodor Koenig played?
Our database contains 42 games by Friedrich Theodor Koenig, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 16 draws, 12 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Friedrich Theodor Koenig?
42 games by Friedrich Theodor 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.