Prepare against Wolfgang Koelbl
DEU · World #46,683 classical · FIDE ID 24633275
Our database contains 155 games by Wolfgang Koelbl, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Koelbl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Koelbl 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 | 1,907 | 1,955 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,805 | 1,851 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 46 | 44 | 65 | 29.7% |
| As White | 80 | 27 | 20 | 33 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 75 | 19 | 24 | 32 | 25.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Koelbl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Koelbl's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 79 | 98.8% | 46.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 46.8% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Koelbl usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Koelbl usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Koelbl usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Koelbl usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 23 | 59.0% | 45.7% |
| d6 | 13 | 33.3% | 34.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 56.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 43.8% | 28.6% |
Wolfgang Koelbl's chess games
All 155 games by Wolfgang Koelbl in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 46 wins, 44 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| D02 | London System | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D03 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Viktor Yermishin | 2,344 | 7th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | D45 |
| Aug 2010 | Evgeny Golcman | 2,270 | 9th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | A85 |
| Mar 2012 | Artur Schelle | 2,216 | 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | A85 |
| Dec 2013 | Lukas Melzner | 2,209 | Augsburg Open | A10 |
| Sep 2012 | Svetla Yordanova | 2,109 | 11th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Penang Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,604 |
| 8th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,030 |
| 10th Penang Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,744 |
| 5th Penang Open A | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,769 |
| 6th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 2,017 |
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,879 |
| 10th Sunny Beach Open | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,857 |
| 7th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,148 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Koelbl's chess games?
155 games by Wolfgang Koelbl, from Oct 2005 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 Wolfgang Koelbl has played.
What does Wolfgang Koelbl play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Koelbl opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Koelbl answers 1...c6 (59% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Koelbl play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Koelbl's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 53.3% win rate); London System (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Torre Attack (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Koelbl play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Koelbl most often plays: Caro-Kann (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Wolfgang Koelbl's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Koelbl is currently rated 1,907 in classical chess, 1,805 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,955 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Wolfgang Koelbl played?
Our database contains 155 games by Wolfgang Koelbl, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 44 draws, 65 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Koelbl?
155 games by Wolfgang Koelbl 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.