Prepare against Jonathan Koelbl
DEU · World #37,381 classical · FIDE ID 24697060
When preparing against Jonathan Koelbl, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 157 games by Jonathan Koelbl, covering Nov 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan Koelbl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan Koelbl 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 | 1,948 | 1,958 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,915 | 1,958 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 65 | 30 | 62 | 41.4% |
| As White | 76 | 37 | 14 | 25 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 81 | 28 | 16 | 37 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan Koelbl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan Koelbl's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 98.7% | 58.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 58.0% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Koelbl usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Koelbl usually continues Nc3 (36.8% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Koelbl usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Koelbl usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 38.3% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 13 | 27.7% | 38.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 12.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.5% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 6.4% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 52.6% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 42.1% | 56.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Jonathan Koelbl's chess games
All 157 games by Jonathan Koelbl in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 65 wins, 30 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 6/2/11 | 31.6% |
| C28 | King's Gambit | 10 | 9/0/1 | 90.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A53 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Rat Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Max Hess | 2,230 | Landesliga U20 Sued 1314 | B23 |
| Jan 2013 | Constantin Mueller | 2,112 | Bayernliga 1213 U20 | A21 |
| Sep 2010 | Petr Lausman | 2,033 | 9th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | B01 |
| Oct 2018 | Walter Jachs | 2,015 | Regionalliga Sued-West 1819 | B07 |
| Mar 2012 | Richard Valet | 2,012 | 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chC-Schwaben | 2008 | 28 | 19 | 1,948 |
| ch-Schwaben A | 2005 | 10 | 6 | – |
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,984 |
| 8th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,902 |
| 10th Sunny Beach Open | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,849 |
| 7th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,896 |
| 9th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,916 |
| Landesliga U20 Nord | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,876 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan Koelbl's chess games?
157 games by Jonathan Koelbl, from Nov 2009 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 Jonathan Koelbl has played.
What does Jonathan Koelbl play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Jonathan Koelbl opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan Koelbl answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...d6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games).
What openings does Jonathan Koelbl play as White?
As White, Jonathan Koelbl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 31.6% win rate); King's Gambit (10 games, 90.0% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan Koelbl play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan Koelbl most often plays: Pirc Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Jonathan Koelbl's FIDE rating?
Jonathan Koelbl is currently rated 1,948 in classical chess, 1,915 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,958 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Jonathan Koelbl played?
Our database contains 157 games by Jonathan Koelbl, covering Nov 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 30 draws, 62 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan Koelbl?
157 games by Jonathan Koelbl 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.