Prepare against Tobias Koelle
IM · DEU · World #559 classical · FIDE ID 16207378
Our database contains 1,339 games by Tobias Koelle, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tobias Koelle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tobias Koelle 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 | 2,504 | 2,504 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,435 | 2,436 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,610 | 2,613 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,339 | 627 | 330 | 382 | 46.8% |
| As White | 677 | 340 | 165 | 172 | 50.2% |
| As Black | 662 | 287 | 165 | 210 | 43.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tobias Koelle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tobias Koelle's side.
First moves as White (673 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 515 | 76.5% | 61.4% |
| Nf3 | 78 | 11.6% | 63.5% |
| e4 | 49 | 7.3% | 62.2% |
| c4 | 8 | 1.2% | 93.8% |
| a3 | 8 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| b4 | 3 | 0.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Koelle usually continues c4 (58.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Koelle usually continues c4 (62.8% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Koelle usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 63.5% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Koelle usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Koelle usually continues c4 (70.6% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Koelle usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (315 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 177 | 56.2% | 56.2% |
| e5 | 81 | 25.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 20 | 6.3% | 80.0% |
| c6 | 12 | 3.8% | 70.8% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 1.6% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (197 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 151 | 76.6% | 56.0% |
| d5 | 19 | 9.6% | 34.2% |
| g6 | 15 | 7.6% | 73.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
| a5 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
Tobias Koelle's chess games
All 1,339 games by Tobias Koelle in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - Aug 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: 627 wins, 330 draws, 382 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 118 | 60/37/21 | 50.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 45 | 24/14/7 | 53.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 37 | 19/11/7 | 51.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 28 | 18/5/5 | 64.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 25 | 7/7/11 | 28.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 24 | 9/8/7 | 37.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 24 | 14/1/9 | 58.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 12/6/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 50 | 36/2/12 | 72.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 49 | 18/17/14 | 36.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 37 | 12/11/14 | 32.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 18/8/11 | 48.6% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 29 | 9/13/7 | 31.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 22 | 10/5/7 | 45.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 10/6/3 | 52.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| E11 | Catalan | 17 | 3/9/5 | 17.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,785 | Titled Tue Late | B08 |
| Dec 2022 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Titled Tue Early | D30 |
| Mar 2026 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,708 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A45 |
| Mar 2026 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 2,686 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A04 |
| May 2025 | Nikita Vitiugov | 2,671 | Grand Prix PlusCity Blitz | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 500 | 300 | 2,407 |
| ch-GER Blitz | 2021 | 29 | 15 | 2,381 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2020 | 21 | 15 | 2,174 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2018 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,852 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2022 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,368 |
| Mitropa Cup | 2025 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,473 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,666 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2020 | 16 | 9 | 2,202 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tobias Koelle's chess games?
1,339 games by Tobias Koelle, from Jun 2015 to Aug 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 Tobias Koelle has played.
What does Tobias Koelle play on the first move as White?
Across 673 games with White in our database, Tobias Koelle opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tobias Koelle answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Tobias Koelle play as White?
As White, Tobias Koelle's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (118 games, 50.8% win rate); Slav Defense (45 games, 53.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (37 games, 51.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 677 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tobias Koelle play as Black?
As Black, Tobias Koelle most often plays: Modern Defense (50 games, 72.0% win rate); Sicilian (49 games, 36.7% win rate); Réti Opening (37 games, 32.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 662 games.
What is Tobias Koelle's FIDE rating?
Tobias Koelle is currently rated 2,504 in classical chess, 2,435 in rapid and 2,610 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,504 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Tobias Koelle played?
Our database contains 1,339 games by Tobias Koelle, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 627 wins, 330 draws, 382 losses (46.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tobias Koelle?
1,339 games by Tobias Koelle 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.