Prepare against Rudolf Kobl
DEU · World #22,016 classical · FIDE ID 12995681
Our database contains 88 games by Rudolf Kobl, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rudolf Kobl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rudolf Kobl 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 | 2,041 | 2,126 | Oct 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,027 | 2,027 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,071 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 27 | 26 | 35 | 30.7% |
| As White | 43 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 45 | 13 | 12 | 20 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 83.7% | 45.8% |
| d4 | 7 | 16.3% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 45.8% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Kobl usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Kobl usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Kobl usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 64.3% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Kobl usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Kobl usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Kobl usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 94.7% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 76.5% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 17.6% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Rudolf Kobl's chess games
All 88 games by Rudolf Kobl in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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, 26 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Subramaniyam H Bharath | 2,517 | 2nd Munich Laimer Open | A80 |
| Feb 2023 | Julien Song | 2,358 | 21st Lienz Open | C54 |
| Nov 2023 | Thomas Brueckner | 2,341 | Oberliga Bayern 2324 | A31 |
| Oct 2021 | Robert Dabo-Peranic | 2,288 | 15th Deizisau Autumn Open | C56 |
| Jan 2023 | Ulrich Kindtner | 2,253 | Oberliga Bayern 2223 | B79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberbayern | 2018 | 14 | 8 | 2,083 |
| 2nd Bassano del Grappa Easter Open A | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,035 |
| Oberliga Bayern 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 2,091 |
| 2nd Munich Laimer Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,383 |
| Oberliga Bayern 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,231 |
| 21st Lienz Open | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 2,169 |
| Oberliga Bayern 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 4 | 2,249 |
| 15th Deizisau Autumn Open | 2021 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,157 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rudolf Kobl's chess games?
88 games by Rudolf Kobl, from Oct 2014 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 Rudolf Kobl has played.
What does Rudolf Kobl play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Rudolf Kobl opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rudolf Kobl answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Rudolf Kobl play as White?
As White, Rudolf Kobl's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Philidor (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rudolf Kobl play as Black?
As Black, Rudolf Kobl most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Rudolf Kobl's FIDE rating?
Rudolf Kobl is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess, 2,027 in rapid and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,126 (Oct 2022).
How many games has Rudolf Kobl played?
Our database contains 88 games by Rudolf Kobl, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 26 draws, 35 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rudolf Kobl?
88 games by Rudolf Kobl 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.