Prepare against Tobias Kolb
FM · DEU · World #1,302 classical · FIDE ID 12992321
When preparing against Tobias Kolb, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System as White, 34.4% over 32 games.
Our database contains 494 games by Tobias Kolb, covering Jun 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tobias Kolb's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tobias Kolb 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 | 2,425 | 2,425 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,353 | 2,353 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,307 | 2,307 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 494 | 224 | 145 | 125 | 45.3% |
| As White | 256 | 123 | 73 | 60 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 238 | 101 | 72 | 65 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tobias Kolb's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tobias Kolb's side.
First moves as White (256 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 156 | 60.9% | 64.7% |
| e4 | 97 | 37.9% | 59.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Kolb usually continues c4 (62.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Kolb usually continues c4 (62.8% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Kolb usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kolb usually continues Nc3 (69.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Kolb usually continues Bc4 (35.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Kolb usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 104 | 79.4% | 60.1% |
| e5 | 14 | 10.7% | 53.6% |
| e6 | 7 | 5.3% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 58 | 93.5% | 56.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Tobias Kolb's chess games
All 494 games by Tobias Kolb in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - Sep 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: 224 wins, 145 draws, 125 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 33 | 18/10/5 | 54.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 32 | 11/10/11 | 34.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 19 | 12/5/2 | 63.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 30 | 13/9/8 | 43.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 6/5/0 | 54.5% |
| B13 | London System | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | 2,619 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
| Apr 2024 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | Titled Tue Early | E21 |
| Aug 2022 | Polina Shuvalova | 2,510 | Titled Tue Late | B25 |
| Nov 2023 | Maximilian Berchtenbreiter | 2,494 | 49th ch-GER Rapid | B22 |
| Jun 2023 | Tomas Kraus | 2,493 | Teplice Open | D27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 66 | 38.5 | 2,372 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2022 | 21 | 13 | 2,259 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2019 | 18 | 8 | 1,762 |
| ch-GER Net Blitz sf | 2021 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,125 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,144 |
| GER Pfingstopen U25 | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,147 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,992 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 1,638 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tobias Kolb's chess games?
494 games by Tobias Kolb, from Jun 2016 to Sep 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 Kolb has played.
What does Tobias Kolb play on the first move as White?
Across 256 games with White in our database, Tobias Kolb opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tobias Kolb answers 1...c6 (79% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games), 1...Nc6 (2% of games).
What openings does Tobias Kolb play as White?
As White, Tobias Kolb's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (33 games, 54.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 63.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 256 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tobias Kolb play as Black?
As Black, Tobias Kolb most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (16 games, 43.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 238 games.
What is Tobias Kolb's FIDE rating?
Tobias Kolb is currently rated 2,425 in classical chess, 2,353 in rapid and 2,307 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,425 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Tobias Kolb played?
Our database contains 494 games by Tobias Kolb, covering Jun 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 224 wins, 145 draws, 125 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tobias Kolb?
494 games by Tobias Kolb 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.