Prepare against Soeren Koop
DEU · World #13,999 classical · FIDE ID 24658782
When preparing against Soeren Koop, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 121 games by Soeren Koop, covering Oct 2008 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Soeren Koop's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Soeren Koop 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 | 2,118 | 2,123 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 43 | 34 | 43 | 35.5% |
| As White | 61 | 26 | 17 | 18 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 60 | 17 | 17 | 25 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Soeren Koop's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Soeren Koop's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 100.0% | 56.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Koop usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Koop usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Koop usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 34 | 94.4% | 48.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Soeren Koop's chess games
All 121 games by Soeren Koop in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Nov 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: 43 wins, 34 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Carsten Hamann | 2,174 | ch-Schleswig Holstein | C33 |
| Jun 2012 | Bernhard Czap | 2,155 | GER Daehne Cup | B09 |
| Dec 2018 | Wolfgang Schellhorn | 2,138 | 4th Hamburg HSK Christmas Open | B92 |
| Jul 2015 | Alexander Haffner | 2,136 | 28th Kiel Open | B85 |
| Dec 2018 | Thomas Boehm | 2,126 | 4th Hamburg HSK Christmas Open | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic Sea Cup | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,929 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein U16 VMA | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 1,257 |
| 28th Kiel Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,134 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Vormeister | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,134 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein VM 64th | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,102 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein U14 MT | 2003 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,214 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein U14 | 2002 | 8 | 0 | 1,029 |
| 4th Hamburg HSK Christmas Open | 2018 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,049 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Soeren Koop's chess games?
121 games by Soeren Koop, from Oct 2008 to Nov 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 Koop has played.
What does Soeren Koop play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Soeren Koop opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Soeren Koop answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Soeren Koop play as White?
As White, Soeren Koop's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Soeren Koop play as Black?
As Black, Soeren Koop most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Soeren Koop's FIDE rating?
Soeren Koop is currently rated 2,118 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,123 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Soeren Koop played?
Our database contains 121 games by Soeren Koop, covering Oct 2008 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 34 draws, 43 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Soeren Koop?
121 games by Soeren Koop 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.