Prepare against Yannick Koch
DEU · World #18,951 classical · FIDE ID 24661678
When preparing against Yannick Koch, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 18.2% over 22 games.
Our database contains 410 games by Yannick Koch, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yannick Koch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yannick Koch 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 | 2,067 | 2,116 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,978 | 2,017 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,993 | 2,094 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 410 | 143 | 93 | 174 | 34.9% |
| As White | 213 | 83 | 46 | 84 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 197 | 60 | 47 | 90 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yannick Koch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yannick Koch's side.
First moves as White (213 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 162 | 76.1% | 52.2% |
| e4 | 44 | 20.7% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.3% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Koch usually continues c4 (56.2% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Koch usually continues c4 (48.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Koch usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (48% of these games) — Koch usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Koch usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Koch usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 49 | 47.1% | 40.8% |
| c5 | 43 | 41.3% | 43.0% |
| c6 | 8 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 61.2% | 40.2% |
| e6 | 21 | 31.3% | 47.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.5% | 20.0% |
Yannick Koch's chess games
All 410 games by Yannick Koch in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 143 wins, 93 draws, 174 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 25 | 14/5/6 | 56.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 22 | 4/6/12 | 18.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Oliver Kniest | 2,292 | GER CupT 1920 prel5 | E38 |
| Mar 2021 | Juergen Stanke | 2,271 | GER-chT Online Liga 1 GpB | D36 |
| Jul 2020 | Dmitrii Marcziter | 2,258 | DSOL 01 Liga Gr-B 1st | D55 |
| Apr 2018 | Reiner Franke | 2,255 | Oberliga Nord W 1718 | D36 |
| Jan 2020 | Daniel Margraf | 2,247 | Oberliga Nord W 1920 | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2020 | 35 | 21 | 2,011 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2016 | 28 | 13 | 1,679 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,056 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U18 | 2014 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,017 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U14 | 2009 | 17 | 2 | 1,125 |
| Hannover Ihme Cup | 2016 | 15 | 10 | 2,092 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2017 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,713 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2015 | 13 | 2.5 | 1,448 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yannick Koch's chess games?
410 games by Yannick Koch, from May 2010 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 Yannick Koch has played.
What does Yannick Koch play on the first move as White?
Across 213 games with White in our database, Yannick Koch opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yannick Koch answers 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Yannick Koch play as White?
As White, Yannick Koch's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (25 games, 56.0% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 213 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yannick Koch play as Black?
As Black, Yannick Koch most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 18.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 197 games.
What is Yannick Koch's FIDE rating?
Yannick Koch is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess, 1,978 in rapid and 1,993 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Yannick Koch played?
Our database contains 410 games by Yannick Koch, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 143 wins, 93 draws, 174 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yannick Koch?
410 games by Yannick Koch 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.