Prepare against Thomas Koch
IM · DEU · World #1,435 classical · FIDE ID 4600533
Our database contains 380 games by Thomas Koch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Koch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas 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 | 2,415 | 2,489 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,433 | 2,433 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,424 | 2,537 | Mar 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 380 | 130 | 153 | 97 | 34.2% |
| As White | 189 | 68 | 77 | 44 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 191 | 62 | 76 | 53 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Koch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Koch's side.
First moves as White (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 180 | 95.2% | 56.4% |
| e4 | 7 | 3.7% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 56.4% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Koch usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Koch usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Koch usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Koch usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Koch usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (29% of these games) — Koch usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 91 | 91.9% | 57.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.0% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.0% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 96.7% | 43.1% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
Thomas Koch's chess games
All 380 games by Thomas Koch 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: 130 wins, 153 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 30 | 7/16/7 | 23.3% |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 11/6/9 | 42.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 9/3/1 | 69.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 44 | 17/16/11 | 38.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | Levente Vajda | 2,588 | Oberliga NRW 0809 | A56 |
| Dec 2018 | Predrag Nikolic | 2,582 | BL2-West 1819 | E11 |
| Dec 2019 | Sune Berg Hansen | 2,574 | Bundesliga 1920 | E54 |
| Feb 2017 | Jan H Timman | 2,574 | BL2-West 1617 | E16 |
| Nov 2022 | Vladimir Baklan | 2,573 | BL2-West 2223 | B81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER blitz | 2019 | 29 | 21.5 | 2,566 |
| ch-GER Blitz | 2020 | 29 | 17.5 | 2,471 |
| Bundesliga 2021-22 | 2022 | 14 | 3 | 2,365 |
| Bundesliga 1920 | 2021 | 13 | 4 | 2,433 |
| chT-World Rapid | 2023 | 12 | 9 | 2,455 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Nord 25-26 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,476 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Nord 24-25 | 2025 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,262 |
| BL2-West 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,551 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Koch's chess games?
380 games by Thomas Koch, 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 Thomas Koch has played.
What does Thomas Koch play on the first move as White?
Across 189 games with White in our database, Thomas Koch opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Koch answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Thomas Koch play as White?
As White, Thomas Koch's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (30 games, 23.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 189 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Koch play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Koch most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (44 games, 38.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 191 games.
What is Thomas Koch's FIDE rating?
Thomas Koch is currently rated 2,415 in classical chess, 2,433 in rapid and 2,424 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,489 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Thomas Koch played?
Our database contains 380 games by Thomas Koch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 130 wins, 153 draws, 97 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Koch?
380 games by Thomas 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.