Prepare against Jochen Kountz
FM · DEU · World #7,284 classical · FIDE ID 4626184
Our database contains 400 games by Jochen Kountz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jochen Kountz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jochen Kountz 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 | 2,219 | 2,378 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 400 | 126 | 177 | 97 | 31.5% |
| As White | 208 | 80 | 84 | 44 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 192 | 46 | 93 | 53 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jochen Kountz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jochen Kountz's side.
First moves as White (208 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 201 | 96.6% | 58.2% |
| d4 | 5 | 2.4% | 80.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 58.2% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Kountz usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Kountz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kountz usually continues d4 (48.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Kountz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Kountz usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Kountz usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 52.3% | 47.8% |
| e5 | 30 | 34.1% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 8.0% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 86.6% | 52.6% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.5% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Jochen Kountz's chess games
All 400 games by Jochen Kountz 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: 126 wins, 177 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 41 | 17/15/9 | 41.5% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 11/9/5 | 44.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 9/2/8 | 47.4% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 31 | 11/12/8 | 35.5% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 17 | 2/7/8 | 11.8% |
| E70 | Modern Defense | 16 | 3/7/6 | 18.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/8/1 | 18.2% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| A31 | English Opening | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2001 | Ivan Farago | 2,504 | 10th Feffernitz Raika Open | C18 |
| Oct 2010 | Zigurds Lanka | 2,465 | BL2-Sued 1011 | B43 |
| Dec 1998 | Viktor Gasthofer | 2,405 | Oberliga Baden 9899 | C18 |
| Nov 1994 | Srdjan Panzalovic | 2,380 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9495 | A46 |
| Dec 1997 | Eugen Kurz | 2,375 | Oberliga Baden 9798 | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden MA | 1993 | 28 | 16 | 2,324 |
| ch-Baden MB | 1988 | 23 | 14.5 | – |
| ch-Baden | 1999 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,305 |
| Untergrombach Open | 1993 | 12 | 9 | 2,596 |
| Walldorf | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,375 |
| Oberliga Baden 9192 | 1992 | 9 | 4 | 2,183 |
| Oberliga Baden 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,284 |
| Oberliga Baden 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,361 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jochen Kountz's chess games?
400 games by Jochen Kountz, 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 Jochen Kountz has played.
What does Jochen Kountz play on the first move as White?
Across 208 games with White in our database, Jochen Kountz opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jochen Kountz answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Jochen Kountz play as White?
As White, Jochen Kountz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (41 games, 41.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 44.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (19 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 208 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jochen Kountz play as Black?
As Black, Jochen Kountz most often plays: Benoni Defense (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (17 games, 11.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 192 games.
What is Jochen Kountz's FIDE rating?
Jochen Kountz is currently rated 2,219 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,378 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Jochen Kountz played?
Our database contains 400 games by Jochen Kountz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 177 draws, 97 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jochen Kountz?
400 games by Jochen Kountz 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.