Prepare against Thilo Koop
DEU · World #16,757 classical · FIDE ID 4632257
Our database contains 291 games by Thilo Koop, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thilo Koop's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thilo 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 | 2,087 | 2,197 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 291 | 96 | 103 | 92 | 33.0% |
| As White | 144 | 54 | 50 | 40 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 147 | 42 | 53 | 52 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thilo Koop's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thilo Koop's side.
First moves as White (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 128 | 88.9% | 55.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 4.2% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 2.8% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Koop usually continues Nf3 (46.8% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Koop usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Koop usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Koop usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Koop usually continues Bg5 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Koop usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 66.1% | 38.5% |
| g6 | 9 | 15.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 8 | 13.6% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 25 | 47.2% | 34.0% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 34.0% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 9 | 17.0% | 72.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Thilo Koop's chess games
All 291 games by Thilo Koop 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: 96 wins, 103 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 36 | 6/12/18 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 3/4/11 | 16.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Joern Debertshaeuser | 2,500 | Oberliga Nord N 9798 | B83 |
| Jan 2010 | Tim Bendfeldt | 2,432 | Oberliga Nord N 0910 | C02 |
| Jan 2000 | Ullrich Krause | 2,316 | chT-Schleswig Holstein A 55th | E62 |
| Jan 1997 | Stefan Kuehn | 2,295 | 4th Wichern Open | B53 |
| Oct 2004 | Joachim Asendorf | 2,282 | BL2-Nord 0405 | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Meisterklasse | 2018 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,146 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,097 |
| 49th Schleswig Holstein Open | 1994 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,422 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein 45th | 1990 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein qual 51st | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| Oberliga Nord N 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,167 |
| chF-Schleswig Holstein 44th | 1989 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| 4th Wichern Open | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,326 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thilo Koop's chess games?
291 games by Thilo Koop, 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 Thilo Koop has played.
What does Thilo Koop play on the first move as White?
Across 144 games with White in our database, Thilo Koop opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thilo Koop answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Thilo Koop play as White?
As White, Thilo Koop's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); French Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 144 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thilo Koop play as Black?
As Black, Thilo Koop most often plays: Modern Defense (36 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 147 games.
What is Thilo Koop's FIDE rating?
Thilo Koop is currently rated 2,087 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,197 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Thilo Koop played?
Our database contains 291 games by Thilo Koop, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 103 draws, 92 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thilo Koop?
291 games by Thilo 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.