Prepare against Uwe Koerber
DEU · World #109,731 classical · FIDE ID 12967742
When preparing against Uwe Koerber, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%).
Our database contains 56 games by Uwe Koerber, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Uwe Koerber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Uwe Koerber 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 | 1,702 | 1,844 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,756 | 1,843 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,800 | 1,852 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 19 | 14 | 23 | 33.9% |
| As White | 30 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Uwe Koerber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Uwe Koerber's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Koerber usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Koerber usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Koerber usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Koerber usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Koerber usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Koerber usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 92.3% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Uwe Koerber's chess games
All 56 games by Uwe Koerber in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 19 wins, 14 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Anastasia Erofeev | 1,988 | Bremen Silvester Open | D32 |
| Dec 2022 | Gerben Van der Hoeven | 1,977 | Bremen Silvester Open A | B44 |
| Dec 2022 | Hugh Ditmas | 1,963 | Bremen Silvester Open A | D33 |
| Mar 2013 | Arnd Hochhuth | 1,900 | ch-Bremen Open | A26 |
| Mar 2018 | Thomas Gebur | 1,889 | ch-Bremen Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bremen Open | 2018 | 24 | 11.5 | 1,699 |
| ch-Bremen | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,761 |
| Bremen Silvester Open A | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,965 |
| Bremen Silvester Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,014 |
| Leer Open | 2024 | 6 | 0 | 1,535 |
| 19th IPCA Wch | 2019 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,583 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Uwe Koerber's chess games?
56 games by Uwe Koerber, from Jan 2014 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 Uwe Koerber has played.
What does Uwe Koerber play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Uwe Koerber opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Uwe Koerber answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Uwe Koerber play as White?
As White, Uwe Koerber's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Uwe Koerber play as Black?
As Black, Uwe Koerber most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Uwe Koerber's FIDE rating?
Uwe Koerber is currently rated 1,702 in classical chess, 1,756 in rapid and 1,800 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,844 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Uwe Koerber played?
Our database contains 56 games by Uwe Koerber, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 14 draws, 23 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Uwe Koerber?
56 games by Uwe Koerber 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.