Prepare against Renata Kosc
Austria · World #43,152 classical · FIDE ID 1602578
When preparing against Renata Kosc, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 34.6% over 26 games.
Our database contains 116 games by Renata Kosc, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Renata Kosc's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Renata Kosc 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 | 1,921 | 2,064 | Feb 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,945 | 1,990 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,912 | 2,000 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 38 | 36 | 42 | 32.8% |
| As White | 57 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 59 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Renata Kosc's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Renata Kosc's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 94.7% | 50.9% |
| f4 | 3 | 5.3% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 50.9% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Kosc usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kosc usually continues Bc4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kosc usually continues d4 (31.8% score)
- 1.f4 — 5% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Kosc usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Kosc usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 100.0% | 46.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 23 | 92.0% | 45.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Renata Kosc's chess games
All 116 games by Renata Kosc 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: 38 wins, 36 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 26 | 9/5/12 | 34.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Svenja Butenandt | 2,097 | BL2 Sued 2122 w | B41 |
| Nov 2016 | Roberta Messina | 2,082 | 21st EU-Cup w | B31 |
| Mar 2023 | Johanna Bluebaum | 1,954 | BL2 Sued 2223 w | A85 |
| Jul 2015 | Martti Ranki | 1,940 | chT-EU Seniors | A15 |
| Mar 2022 | Harald Amann | 1,921 | chT-AUT 2122 | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graz zt w | 1993 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,037 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,960 |
| ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,406 |
| 30th Olympiad w | 1992 | 8 | 3 | 2,070 |
| 4 Laender-Cup w | 1995 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,101 |
| 21st EU-Cup w | 2016 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,927 |
| chT-AUT 2021 | 2021 | 6 | 0 | 2,012 |
| chT-AUT w 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 5 | 1,958 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Renata Kosc's chess games?
116 games by Renata Kosc, 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 Renata Kosc has played.
What does Renata Kosc play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Renata Kosc opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Renata Kosc answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Renata Kosc play as White?
As White, Renata Kosc's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Bishop's Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Renata Kosc play as Black?
As Black, Renata Kosc most often plays: Dutch Defense (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Renata Kosc's FIDE rating?
Renata Kosc is currently rated 1,921 in classical chess, 1,945 in rapid and 1,912 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,064 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Renata Kosc played?
Our database contains 116 games by Renata Kosc, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 36 draws, 42 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Renata Kosc?
116 games by Renata Kosc 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.