Prepare against Vanessa Kohm
DEU · World #66,944 classical · FIDE ID 4674472
When preparing against Vanessa Kohm, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 53.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 181 games by Vanessa Kohm, covering Oct 2008 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Vanessa Kohm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vanessa Kohm 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 | 1,833 | 1,846 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,866 | 1,866 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 181 | 84 | 28 | 69 | 46.4% |
| As White | 92 | 51 | 10 | 31 | 55.4% |
| As Black | 89 | 33 | 18 | 38 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vanessa Kohm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vanessa Kohm's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 62 | 67.4% | 62.9% |
| e4 | 30 | 32.6% | 56.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 62.9% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Kohm usually continues c4 (71.9% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Kohm usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kohm usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 56.7% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Kohm usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Kohm usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Kohm usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 66.7% | 64.5% |
| e5 | 18 | 31.6% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 76.5% | 19.2% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
Vanessa Kohm's chess games
All 181 games by Vanessa Kohm in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Nov 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: 84 wins, 28 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A50 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Jana Gussakovski | 2,091 | BL2 Sued 1011 w | A40 |
| Jun 2010 | Elvira Mass | 1,981 | chT-GER Federal Cup w | A04 |
| Apr 2007 | Markus Ehrlacher | 1,968 | ch-Baden HT2 | D24 |
| May 2008 | Julia Bochis | 1,916 | ch-GER U16 Girls | B38 |
| Apr 2007 | Markus Fink | 1,887 | ch-Baden HT2 | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U18 Girls | 2010 | 27 | 11 | 1,650 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2004 | 22 | 9 | 1,284 |
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2022 | 19 | 10 | 1,788 |
| ch-GER U16 Girls | 2008 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,759 |
| ch-Baden U14/20 Girls | 2009 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,385 |
| ch-Baden U12 | 2004 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,020 |
| ch-GER U14 Girls | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 1,439 |
| ch-Baden HT2 | 2007 | 8 | 3 | 1,859 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vanessa Kohm's chess games?
181 games by Vanessa Kohm, from Oct 2008 to Nov 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 Vanessa Kohm has played.
What does Vanessa Kohm play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Vanessa Kohm opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vanessa Kohm answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games).
What openings does Vanessa Kohm play as White?
As White, Vanessa Kohm's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vanessa Kohm play as Black?
As Black, Vanessa Kohm most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Vanessa Kohm's FIDE rating?
Vanessa Kohm is currently rated 1,833 in classical chess and 1,866 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,846 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Vanessa Kohm played?
Our database contains 181 games by Vanessa Kohm, covering Oct 2008 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 28 draws, 69 losses (46.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vanessa Kohm?
181 games by Vanessa Kohm 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.