Prepare against Michael Koehler
DEU · World #81,068 classical · FIDE ID 16243781
When preparing against Michael Koehler, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 31 games by Michael Koehler, covering Jul 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Michael Koehler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael 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 | 1,786 | 1,787 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,781 | 1,781 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,731 | 1,769 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 29.0% |
| As White | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Koehler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Koehler's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 46.2% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Koehler usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Koehler usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (15% of these games) — Koehler usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Michael Koehler's chess games
All 31 games by Michael Koehler in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - Sep 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: 9 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D78 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E02 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Andreas Froembgen | 1,910 | Deutsche Schnellschach Amateurmeisterschaft 2026 | D | A14 |
| Sep 2026 | Stefan Bardorz | 1,819 | Deutsche Schnellschach Amateurmeisterschaft 2026 | D | E06 |
| Sep 2026 | Bastian Schmitt | 1,808 | Deutsche Schnellschach Amateurmeisterschaft 2026 | D | D01 |
| Jun 2019 | Martin Cebulla | 1,716 | 29th Schweinfurt Open | E04 |
| Sep 2026 | Atreyu Lukas Merle | 1,714 | Deutsche Schnellschach Amateurmeisterschaft 2026 | D | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Unterfranken 69 HT | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,469 |
| Deutsche Schnellschach Amateurmeisterschaft 2026 | D | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,886 |
| 29th Schweinfurt Open | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,607 |
| Regionalliga NW 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,517 |
| 5th Bamberg Open B | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,446 |
| Mittelfrankenliga-B2a 0708 | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1,453 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Koehler's chess games?
31 games by Michael Koehler, from Jul 2017 to Sep 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 Michael Koehler has played.
What does Michael Koehler play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Michael Koehler opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Koehler answers 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Michael Koehler play as White?
As White, Michael Koehler's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Koehler play as Black?
As Black, Michael Koehler most often plays: French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Michael Koehler's FIDE rating?
Michael Koehler is currently rated 1,786 in classical chess, 1,781 in rapid and 1,731 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,787 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Michael Koehler played?
Our database contains 31 games by Michael Koehler, covering Jul 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Koehler?
31 games by Michael 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.