Prepare against Lukas Koehler
DEU · World #17,538 classical · FIDE ID 16221990
Our database contains 139 games by Lukas Koehler, covering Oct 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lukas Koehler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lukas Koehler 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 | 2,080 | 2,134 | Nov 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,189 | 2,189 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,187 | 2,205 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 55 | 53 | 31 | 39.6% |
| As White | 68 | 25 | 29 | 14 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 71 | 30 | 24 | 17 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lukas Koehler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lukas Koehler's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 69.1% | 57.4% |
| d4 | 16 | 23.5% | 56.3% |
| b3 | 3 | 4.4% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Koehler usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Koehler usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Koehler usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Koehler usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Koehler usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Koehler usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 35.1% | 69.2% |
| c6 | 13 | 35.1% | 61.5% |
| e5 | 8 | 21.6% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 62.5% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 37.5% | 75.0% |
Lukas Koehler's chess games
All 139 games by Lukas Koehler in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - Aug 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: 55 wins, 53 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A34 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Nikolas Wachinger | 2,369 | chT-GER Christmas U20 | B20 |
| Dec 2019 | Cliff Wichmann | 2,298 | 29th Erfurt Open A | C01 |
| Oct 2018 | Lars Goldbeck | 2,184 | Youth District Germany | A01 |
| Aug 2021 | Bernd Salvermoser | 2,178 | ch-Bayern 92th | A69 |
| Aug 2021 | Reiner Heimrath | 2,170 | ch-Bayern 92th | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U16 | 2019 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,012 |
| ch-Oberfranken | 2019 | 13 | 11 | 1,952 |
| ODJM A | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,066 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,949 |
| ch-GER Youth-A | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,999 |
| ch-Bayern 92th | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,181 |
| Mittelfranken Landesliga Nord 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,271 |
| 29th Erfurt Open A | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2,115 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lukas Koehler's chess games?
139 games by Lukas Koehler, from Oct 2016 to Aug 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 Lukas Koehler has played.
What does Lukas Koehler play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Lukas Koehler opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lukas Koehler answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Lukas Koehler play as White?
As White, Lukas Koehler's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lukas Koehler play as Black?
As Black, Lukas Koehler most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Lukas Koehler's FIDE rating?
Lukas Koehler is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess, 2,189 in rapid and 2,187 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,134 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Lukas Koehler played?
Our database contains 139 games by Lukas Koehler, covering Oct 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 53 draws, 31 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lukas Koehler?
139 games by Lukas Koehler 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.