Prepare against Karl Koopmeiners
DEU · World #39,742 classical · FIDE ID 24624373
When preparing against Karl Koopmeiners, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 288 games by Karl Koopmeiners, covering Apr 2007 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Karl Koopmeiners's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl Koopmeiners 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 | 1,938 | 2,038 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 288 | 95 | 99 | 94 | 33.0% |
| As White | 140 | 54 | 38 | 48 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 148 | 41 | 61 | 46 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl Koopmeiners's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl Koopmeiners's side.
First moves as White (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 140 | 100.0% | 52.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 52.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Koopmeiners usually continues c4 (55.5% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Koopmeiners usually continues c4 (46.8% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Koopmeiners usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 44 | 72.1% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 17 | 27.9% | 55.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 37 | 69.8% | 56.8% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 28.3% | 53.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Karl Koopmeiners's chess games
All 288 games by Karl Koopmeiners in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - Nov 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: 95 wins, 99 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 19 | 4/7/8 | 21.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 10/2/1 | 76.9% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D43 | Slav Defense | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D00 | London System | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Michail Kolkin | 2,356 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 15/16 | A90 |
| Jan 1994 | Hauke Dutschak | 2,305 | ch-GER Army | D07 |
| Jun 2018 | Finn Pedersen | 2,302 | 29th ch-NATO | D55 |
| Oct 2010 | Erik Nilsson | 2,149 | 21st ch-NATO | D36 |
| Aug 2006 | Harm Theo Wagenaar | 2,131 | 17th ch-NATO | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troisdorf Open | 2011 | 43 | 29.5 | 1,959 |
| ch-GER Army | 1994 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,295 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 15/16 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,126 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 18/19 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,021 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 16/17 | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,172 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 17/18 | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,984 |
| 25th ch-NATO | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,103 |
| ch-NATO 33rd | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,915 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl Koopmeiners's chess games?
288 games by Karl Koopmeiners, from Apr 2007 to Nov 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 Karl Koopmeiners has played.
What does Karl Koopmeiners play on the first move as White?
Across 140 games with White in our database, Karl Koopmeiners opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl Koopmeiners answers 1...c6 (72% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Karl Koopmeiners play as White?
As White, Karl Koopmeiners's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (13 games, 76.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 140 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl Koopmeiners play as Black?
As Black, Karl Koopmeiners most often plays: Slav Defense (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is Karl Koopmeiners's FIDE rating?
Karl Koopmeiners is currently rated 1,938 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,038 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Karl Koopmeiners played?
Our database contains 288 games by Karl Koopmeiners, covering Apr 2007 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 99 draws, 94 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl Koopmeiners?
288 games by Karl Koopmeiners 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.