Prepare against Randolf Koops
DEU · World #32,473 classical · FIDE ID 4678427
Our database contains 67 games by Randolf Koops, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Randolf Koops's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Randolf Koops 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 | 1,972 | 2,160 | Apr 2005 |
| Blitz | 1,979 | 2,057 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 27 | 15 | 25 | 40.3% |
| As White | 35 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 32 | 15 | 6 | 11 | 46.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Randolf Koops's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Randolf Koops's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 47.1% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Koops usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Koops usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Koops usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 12 | 80.0% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 7 | 77.8% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Randolf Koops's chess games
All 67 games by Randolf Koops 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: 27 wins, 15 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A71 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2004 | Costantino Aldrovandi | 2,275 | 9th Cesenatico Open | E90 |
| Jan 2003 | Erich Jaeger | 2,219 | 29th Alpenpokal Open | A40 |
| Jan 2003 | Norbert Moehring | 2,166 | 29th Alpenpokal Open | A00 |
| Jan 2000 | Manfred Schober | 2,154 | 4th Bad Zwesten Open | D07 |
| Jan 2005 | Eckart Wunderer | 2,150 | Tiefenbach Open | D44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,850 |
| 4th Wichern Open | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,267 |
| 29th Alpenpokal Open | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,304 |
| 9th Cesenatico Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,161 |
| 4th Bad Zwesten Open | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,911 |
| Tiefenbach Open | 2005 | 8 | 6 | 2,344 |
| 30th Alpenpokal Open | 2004 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,927 |
| 23rd Arco Open | 2001 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,923 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Randolf Koops's chess games?
67 games by Randolf Koops, 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 Randolf Koops has played.
What does Randolf Koops play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Randolf Koops opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Randolf Koops answers 1...Nc6 (80% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (78% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Randolf Koops play as White?
As White, Randolf Koops's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Randolf Koops play as Black?
As Black, Randolf Koops most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Randolf Koops's FIDE rating?
Randolf Koops is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess and 1,979 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,160 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Randolf Koops played?
Our database contains 67 games by Randolf Koops, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 15 draws, 25 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Randolf Koops?
67 games by Randolf Koops 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.