Prepare against Martin Koch
DEU · World #36,845 classical · FIDE ID 12967882
When preparing against Martin Koch, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 52 games by Martin Koch, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Koch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin 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 | 1,950 | 2,071 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 26.9% |
| As White | 24 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 28 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Koch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Koch's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 62.5% | 43.3% |
| d4 | 9 | 37.5% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Koch usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Koch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Koch usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Koch usually continues Bf4 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Koch usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Koch usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 94.1% | 40.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Martin Koch's chess games
All 52 games by Martin Koch in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 14 wins, 19 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Patrick Hoeglauer | 2,168 | ch-Wuerttemberg MT | E81 |
| Sep 2016 | Clemens Behrendt | 2,129 | ch-Wuerttemberg | B50 |
| Sep 2015 | Klaus Fuss | 2,099 | ch-Wuerttemberg MT | B84 |
| Aug 2016 | Vadim Reimche | 2,076 | ch-Wuerttemberg | B33 |
| Sep 2014 | Werner Wendler | 2,073 | ch-Wuerttemberg KT | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2018 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,937 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,109 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg MT | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,055 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg KT | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 2,111 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 1,807 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1314 | 2014 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,074 |
| 8th Oeffingen Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,934 |
| 11th Deizisau Open | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,924 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Koch's chess games?
52 games by Martin Koch, from Jun 2013 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 Martin Koch has played.
What does Martin Koch play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Martin Koch opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Koch answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Martin Koch play as White?
As White, Martin Koch's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Koch play as Black?
As Black, Martin Koch most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Martin Koch's FIDE rating?
Martin Koch is currently rated 1,950 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,071 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Martin Koch played?
Our database contains 52 games by Martin Koch, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 19 draws, 19 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Koch?
52 games by Martin 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.