Prepare against Siegmund Kolthoff
DEU · World #18,164 classical · FIDE ID 4657004
When preparing against Siegmund Kolthoff, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 34.8% over 23 games.
Our database contains 377 games by Siegmund Kolthoff, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Siegmund Kolthoff's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Siegmund Kolthoff 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 | 2,074 | 2,193 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,059 | 2,083 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 377 | 137 | 147 | 93 | 36.3% |
| As White | 187 | 71 | 77 | 39 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 190 | 66 | 70 | 54 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Siegmund Kolthoff's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Siegmund Kolthoff's side.
First moves as White (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 94 | 50.3% | 59.6% |
| Nf3 | 66 | 35.3% | 57.6% |
| e4 | 16 | 8.6% | 46.9% |
| c4 | 10 | 5.3% | 70.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Kolthoff usually continues Nf3 (52.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Kolthoff usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Kolthoff usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 57.6% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Kolthoff usually continues c4 (47.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kolthoff usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Kolthoff usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 58.0% | 56.4% |
| e5 | 20 | 24.7% | 32.5% |
| e6 | 12 | 14.8% | 45.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 55.2% | 62.2% |
| d5 | 29 | 43.3% | 60.3% |
Siegmund Kolthoff's chess games
All 377 games by Siegmund Kolthoff in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 137 wins, 147 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 23 | 8/10/5 | 34.8% |
| A31 | English Opening | 17 | 8/7/2 | 47.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 17 | 7/9/1 | 41.2% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 15 | 7/7/1 | 46.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A87 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 25 | 10/8/7 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A34 | English Opening | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 0/7/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Viesturs Meijers | 2,482 | Leinfelden Schachtage Open 2nd | B42 |
| Feb 2006 | Tobias Jugelt | 2,410 | 08th Nord West Cup | D93 |
| Jan 2000 | Stefan Lindemann | 2,335 | Leinfelden Schachtage Open 2nd | A34 |
| Apr 2003 | Saad Belouadah | 2,314 | 9th Werther Schloss Open A | E09 |
| Nov 1992 | Matias Jolowicz | 2,265 | Oberliga Nord W 9293 | E80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buchholz Match | 2000 | 13 | 8 | – |
| ch-Pinneberg Open | 2001 | 12 | 8 | 2,337 |
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2015 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,994 |
| Leinfelden Schachtage Open 2nd | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,349 |
| 24th Leipzig VfB Open | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,076 |
| ch-GER Seniors 50 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,070 |
| 23. Rheinland-Pfalz Senioren Open | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,094 |
| Deizisau Open | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,365 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Siegmund Kolthoff's chess games?
377 games by Siegmund Kolthoff, from Apr 2003 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 Siegmund Kolthoff has played.
What does Siegmund Kolthoff play on the first move as White?
Across 187 games with White in our database, Siegmund Kolthoff opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Siegmund Kolthoff answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Siegmund Kolthoff play as White?
As White, Siegmund Kolthoff's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Catalan (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 187 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Siegmund Kolthoff play as Black?
As Black, Siegmund Kolthoff most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 190 games.
What is Siegmund Kolthoff's FIDE rating?
Siegmund Kolthoff is currently rated 2,074 in classical chess, 2,059 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,193 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Siegmund Kolthoff played?
Our database contains 377 games by Siegmund Kolthoff, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 137 wins, 147 draws, 93 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Siegmund Kolthoff?
377 games by Siegmund Kolthoff 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.