Prepare against Markus Koch
DEU · World #22,509 classical · FIDE ID 24692905
Our database contains 313 games by Markus Koch, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Koch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Koch 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 | 2,037 | 2,183 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,067 | 2,162 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,015 | 2,170 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 313 | 141 | 57 | 115 | 45.0% |
| As White | 156 | 74 | 28 | 54 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 157 | 67 | 29 | 61 | 42.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Koch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Koch's side.
First moves as White (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 123 | 78.8% | 58.1% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 13.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 3.2% | 60.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 58.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Koch usually continues c4 (61.9% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Koch usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Koch usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Koch usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Koch usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Koch usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 89.0% | 60.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 81.1% | 41.9% |
| d5 | 8 | 15.1% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
Markus Koch's chess games
All 313 games by Markus Koch in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 141 wins, 57 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 11/1/5 | 64.7% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A64 | Catalan | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 9/1/9 | 47.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 10/3/3 | 62.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Georg Legde | 2,335 | Oberliga Ost-B 1314 | E39 |
| Sep 2012 | Melanie Lubbe | 2,315 | Oberliga Ost-B 1213 | E91 |
| Oct 2011 | Matthias Hausknecht | 2,300 | Oberliga Ost-B 1112 | E20 |
| Mar 2020 | Rainer Kleeschaetzky | 2,293 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | B14 |
| Dec 2011 | Holger Rasch | 2,287 | Oberliga Ost-B 1112 | A64 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2019 | 46 | 30 | 2,006 |
| ch-Frankfurt | 2011 | 14 | 10 | 2,199 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,171 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,185 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 7 | 2,444 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 1.5 | 2,003 |
| 1st Hofheim Spring Open A | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,082 |
| 3rd Pfalz Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,983 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Koch's chess games?
313 games by Markus Koch, from Jul 2009 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 Markus Koch has played.
What does Markus Koch play on the first move as White?
Across 156 games with White in our database, Markus Koch opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Koch answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Markus Koch play as White?
As White, Markus Koch's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (17 games, 64.7% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 156 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Koch play as Black?
As Black, Markus Koch most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Markus Koch's FIDE rating?
Markus Koch is currently rated 2,037 in classical chess, 2,067 in rapid and 2,015 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,183 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Markus Koch played?
Our database contains 313 games by Markus Koch, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 141 wins, 57 draws, 115 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Koch?
313 games by Markus Koch 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.