Prepare against Soeren Koch
DEU · World #34,379 classical · FIDE ID 4676424
Our database contains 168 games by Soeren Koch, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Soeren Koch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Soeren Koch 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 | 1,962 | 2,041 | Jan 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 168 | 69 | 53 | 46 | 41.1% |
| As White | 86 | 39 | 32 | 15 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 82 | 30 | 21 | 31 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Soeren Koch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Soeren Koch's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 70.9% | 60.7% |
| d4 | 24 | 27.9% | 70.8% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 60.7% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Koch usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Koch usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Koch usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 70.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Koch usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Koch usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Koch usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 61.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 13.9% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.3% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 8.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 33.3% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 30.0% | 55.6% |
| f5 | 8 | 26.7% | 68.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Soeren Koch's chess games
All 168 games by Soeren Koch in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 69 wins, 53 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Ilir Seitaj | 2,405 | 6th Battle of Crete | C48 |
| Sep 2006 | Gerd Kuhn | 2,232 | ch-Pinneberg | B01 |
| Sep 2000 | Dirk Thomaschke | 2,100 | ch-Pinneberg Open | C24 |
| Sep 2003 | Raymond Schroeder | 2,075 | ch-Pinneberg | A88 |
| Sep 2005 | Dietrich Hawranke | 2,073 | ch-Pinneberg | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pinneberg | 2012 | 49 | 30.5 | 1,974 |
| ch-Pinneberg Open | 2001 | 25 | 15.5 | 2,263 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein cand | 1991 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Qual Cand B 50th | 1995 | 9 | 4 | – |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Kandidatenklasse | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,827 |
| ch-S Schleswig Holstein VM-B 43rd | 1988 | 9 | 3 | – |
| ch-S Schleswig Holstein VM 62nd | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,063 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein cand A | 1997 | 9 | 7 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Soeren Koch's chess games?
168 games by Soeren Koch, from Apr 2009 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 Soeren Koch has played.
What does Soeren Koch play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Soeren Koch opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Soeren Koch answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...f5 (27% of games).
What openings does Soeren Koch play as White?
As White, Soeren Koch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Soeren Koch play as Black?
As Black, Soeren Koch most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Soeren Koch's FIDE rating?
Soeren Koch is currently rated 1,962 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,041 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Soeren Koch played?
Our database contains 168 games by Soeren Koch, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 53 draws, 46 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Soeren Koch?
168 games by Soeren Koch 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.