Prepare against Norbert Coenen
IM · DEU · World #6,009 classical · FIDE ID 4619455
Our database contains 520 games by Norbert Coenen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Norbert Coenen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norbert Coenen 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 | 2,247 | 2,427 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,317 | 2,317 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,271 | 2,294 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 520 | 185 | 194 | 141 | 35.6% |
| As White | 279 | 117 | 99 | 63 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 241 | 68 | 95 | 78 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norbert Coenen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norbert Coenen's side.
First moves as White (279 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 278 | 99.6% | 59.7% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Coenen usually continues Nf3 (51.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Coenen usually continues Nf3 (57.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Coenen usually continues d4 (69.8% score)
- 1.c3 — 0% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Coenen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 74 | 67.3% | 52.0% |
| d5 | 27 | 24.5% | 48.1% |
| e5 | 5 | 4.5% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 61 | 92.4% | 49.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.6% | 50.0% |
Norbert Coenen's chess games
All 520 games by Norbert Coenen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 185 wins, 194 draws, 141 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 48 | 13/24/11 | 27.1% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 42 | 22/14/6 | 52.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 29 | 9/9/11 | 31.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 43 | 13/19/11 | 30.2% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 32 | 11/10/11 | 34.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 26 | 9/8/9 | 34.6% |
| A34 | English Opening | 23 | 5/10/8 | 21.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 22 | 6/12/4 | 27.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 22 | 7/9/6 | 31.8% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/1/10 | 15.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Mateusz Bartel | 2,638 | 29th EU-Cup | B06 |
| Oct 1999 | Gabor Kallai | 2,519 | EU-Cup 15th Gr4 | B19 |
| Feb 2023 | Tomas Polak | 2,502 | BL2-West 2223 | B15 |
| Jan 1995 | Jesus Maria De La Villa Garcia | 2,490 | San Sebastian Open | C06 |
| Feb 2001 | Holger Grund | 2,475 | BL2-West 0001 | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BEL 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 10 | 2,526 |
| BL2-West 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,318 |
| Oberliga NRW 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,309 |
| chT-BEL 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,375 |
| Oberliga NRW 9495 I | 1995 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,454 |
| BL2-West 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,490 |
| BL2-West 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,379 |
| Oberliga NRW 0203 II | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,333 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norbert Coenen's chess games?
520 games by Norbert Coenen, from Apr 2003 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 Norbert Coenen has played.
What does Norbert Coenen play on the first move as White?
Across 279 games with White in our database, Norbert Coenen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.c3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norbert Coenen answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Norbert Coenen play as White?
As White, Norbert Coenen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (48 games, 27.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (42 games, 52.4% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (29 games, 31.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 279 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norbert Coenen play as Black?
As Black, Norbert Coenen most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (43 games, 30.2% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (26 games, 34.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 241 games.
What is Norbert Coenen's FIDE rating?
Norbert Coenen is currently rated 2,247 in classical chess, 2,317 in rapid and 2,271 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,427 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Norbert Coenen played?
Our database contains 520 games by Norbert Coenen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 185 wins, 194 draws, 141 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norbert Coenen?
520 games by Norbert Coenen 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.