Prepare against Gilbert Koelsch
CM · France · World #17,750 classical · FIDE ID 612243
When preparing against Gilbert Koelsch, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 60 games by Gilbert Koelsch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gilbert Koelsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gilbert Koelsch 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 | 2,077 | 2,206 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,103 | 2,173 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 26 | 6 | 28 | 43.3% |
| As White | 30 | 16 | 3 | 11 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 30 | 10 | 3 | 17 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gilbert Koelsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gilbert Koelsch's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 56.7% | 61.8% |
| d4 | 8 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
| f4 | 4 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Koelsch usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Koelsch usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (6% of these games) — Koelsch usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Koelsch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Koelsch usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 80.0% | 29.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
Gilbert Koelsch's chess games
All 60 games by Gilbert Koelsch 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: 26 wins, 6 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Anatoli Vaisser | 2,504 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | B23 |
| Jan 1990 | Stefan Reschke | 2,265 | 8th Metz Open | A02 |
| Mar 2026 | Daniel Molina Carretero | 2,247 | Titled Tue | C12 |
| Feb 2026 | Sergey Tugaj | 2,247 | Titled Tue | B23 |
| May 2020 | Thomas Naillou | 2,072 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 9 | 2,070 |
| St Ingbert Open | 1993 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,368 |
| Cannes Martinez Open | 1995 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,087 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,049 |
| 13th Metz Open | 1995 | 6 | 3 | 2,452 |
| 8th Metz Open | 1990 | 4 | 1 | 2,098 |
| Genova Open | 1998 | 2 | 1 | 2,320 |
| Olot Open | 1994 | 2 | 0 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gilbert Koelsch's chess games?
60 games by Gilbert Koelsch, 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 Gilbert Koelsch has played.
What does Gilbert Koelsch play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Gilbert Koelsch opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.f4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gilbert Koelsch answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games).
What openings does Gilbert Koelsch play as White?
As White, Gilbert Koelsch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Bird's opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Torre Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gilbert Koelsch play as Black?
As Black, Gilbert Koelsch most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Gilbert Koelsch's FIDE rating?
Gilbert Koelsch is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess, 2,103 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,206 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Gilbert Koelsch played?
Our database contains 60 games by Gilbert Koelsch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 6 draws, 28 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gilbert Koelsch?
60 games by Gilbert Koelsch 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.