Prepare against Hans-Juergen Koller
Austria · World #11,063 classical · FIDE ID 1626612
When preparing against Hans-Juergen Koller, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 27.6% over 29 games.
Our database contains 168 games by Hans-Juergen Koller, covering May 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Juergen Koller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Juergen Koller 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 | 2,154 | 2,192 | Aug 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,055 | 2,126 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,051 | 2,120 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 168 | 59 | 35 | 74 | 35.1% |
| As White | 77 | 31 | 15 | 31 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 91 | 28 | 20 | 43 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Juergen Koller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Juergen Koller's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 56 | 72.7% | 50.9% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 23.4% | 55.6% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 50.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Koller usually continues c4 (46.8% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Koller usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Koller usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 55.6% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Koller usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Koller usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Koller usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 19 | 42.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 14 | 31.1% | 46.4% |
| c5 | 11 | 24.4% | 31.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 48.3% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 9 | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 10.3% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.9% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Hans-Juergen Koller's chess games
All 168 games by Hans-Juergen Koller in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 59 wins, 35 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 29 | 8/10/11 | 27.6% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 7/6/11 | 29.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Georg Mohr | 2,451 | chT2M-AUT 1819 | A40 |
| Aug 2015 | Miroslaw Grabarczyk | 2,436 | 4th Arber Open | D28 |
| Dec 2011 | Ulrich Ennsberger | 2,373 | Donau Open 20th | A45 |
| Dec 2021 | Thomas Reich | 2,369 | 30th Donau Open | E71 |
| Feb 2016 | Jean-Francois Jolly | 2,362 | 32nd Cappelle Open | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2012 | 16 | 5.5 | 2,030 |
| chT2M-AUT 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 2,293 |
| 28th Feffernitz Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,112 |
| 27th Feffernitz Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,155 |
| 15th Neumarkt am Wallersee Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,120 |
| 11th Portoroz Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,140 |
| 26th Feffernitz Open | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,095 |
| 34th Oberwart Open A | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,084 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Juergen Koller's chess games?
168 games by Hans-Juergen Koller, from May 2011 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 Hans-Juergen Koller has played.
What does Hans-Juergen Koller play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Hans-Juergen Koller opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Juergen Koller answers 1...d6 (42% of games), 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Hans-Juergen Koller play as White?
As White, Hans-Juergen Koller's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (29 games, 27.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Juergen Koller play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Juergen Koller most often plays: Modern Defense (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Hans-Juergen Koller's FIDE rating?
Hans-Juergen Koller is currently rated 2,154 in classical chess, 2,055 in rapid and 2,051 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,192 (Aug 2020).
How many games has Hans-Juergen Koller played?
Our database contains 168 games by Hans-Juergen Koller, covering May 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 35 draws, 74 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Juergen Koller?
168 games by Hans-Juergen Koller 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.