Prepare against Maximilian Koelsch
DEU · World #6,956 classical · FIDE ID 24618462
Our database contains 232 games by Maximilian Koelsch, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maximilian Koelsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maximilian Koelsch 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 | 2,226 | 2,231 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,256 | 2,256 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 232 | 101 | 38 | 93 | 43.5% |
| As White | 126 | 54 | 24 | 48 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 106 | 47 | 14 | 45 | 44.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maximilian Koelsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maximilian Koelsch's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 59 | 46.8% | 56.8% |
| Nf3 | 44 | 34.9% | 54.5% |
| g3 | 19 | 15.1% | 28.9% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Koelsch usually continues c4 (44.8% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Koelsch usually continues c4 (76.2% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Koelsch usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 54.5% score
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Koelsch usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Koelsch usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Koelsch usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 83.6% | 50.9% |
| e5 | 11 | 16.4% | 50.0% |
Maximilian Koelsch's chess games
All 232 games by Maximilian Koelsch in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 101 wins, 38 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 17 | 4/2/11 | 23.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A30 | English Opening | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 31 | 13/3/15 | 41.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Vitaly Kunin | 2,562 | Oberliga Ost-B 1112 | A13 |
| Dec 2013 | Boris Margolin | 2,419 | Oberliga Ost-B 1314 | A34 |
| Oct 2011 | Melanie Lubbe | 2,344 | Oberliga Ost-B 1112 | B43 |
| May 2008 | Frederik Beck | 2,315 | ch-GER U18 | B43 |
| Feb 2014 | Roger Derichs | 2,306 | Oberliga Ost-B 1314 | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U14 | 2004 | 18 | 4 | 1,512 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein U14 MT | 2004 | 17 | 14.5 | 1,730 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2008 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,007 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,301 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2002 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,101 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,141 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,350 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein U18 MT | 2008 | 9 | 7 | 2,075 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maximilian Koelsch's chess games?
232 games by Maximilian Koelsch, from Oct 2004 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 Maximilian Koelsch has played.
What does Maximilian Koelsch play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Maximilian Koelsch opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.g3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maximilian Koelsch answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games).
What openings does Maximilian Koelsch play as White?
As White, Maximilian Koelsch's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maximilian Koelsch play as Black?
As Black, Maximilian Koelsch most often plays: Sicilian (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Maximilian Koelsch's FIDE rating?
Maximilian Koelsch is currently rated 2,226 in classical chess and 2,256 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,231 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Maximilian Koelsch played?
Our database contains 232 games by Maximilian Koelsch, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 38 draws, 93 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maximilian Koelsch?
232 games by Maximilian Koelsch 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.