Prepare against Adrian Knapek
Slovakia · World #136,313 classical · FIDE ID 14953099
When preparing against Adrian Knapek, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Adrian Knapek, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Adrian Knapek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adrian Knapek 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 | 1,630 | 1,668 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,670 | 1,670 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 18 | 6 | 18 | 42.9% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 24 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 58.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adrian Knapek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adrian Knapek's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Knapek usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Knapek usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Knapek usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 85.0% | 64.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Adrian Knapek's chess games
All 42 games by Adrian Knapek in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2017 - 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: 18 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Tomas Kanka | 1,717 | chT5-SVK SE-SI 1920 | B40 |
| Oct 2019 | Lubomir Nedorost | 1,575 | chT4-SVK A21 1920 | C28 |
| Feb 2019 | Dominik Nemeckay | 1,481 | chT5-SVK SE-SI 1819 | C55 |
| Oct 2019 | Kristof Visvader | 1,439 | chT5-SVK SE-SI 1920 | C00 |
| Nov 2016 | Andrej Hornik | 1,286 | chT3B2-SVK 1617 | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT5-SVK SE-SI 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,409 |
| chT5-SVK SE-SI 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 7 | 1,491 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1920 | 2020 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,250 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,497 |
| chT5-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 5 | 4 | 1,340 |
| chT-SVK 4 A21 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,221 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 3 | 0 | 832 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adrian Knapek's chess games?
42 games by Adrian Knapek, from Dec 2017 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 Adrian Knapek has played.
What does Adrian Knapek play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Adrian Knapek opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adrian Knapek answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Adrian Knapek play as White?
As White, Adrian Knapek's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adrian Knapek play as Black?
As Black, Adrian Knapek most often plays: Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Philidor (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Adrian Knapek's FIDE rating?
Adrian Knapek is currently rated 1,630 in classical chess and 1,670 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,668 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Adrian Knapek played?
Our database contains 42 games by Adrian Knapek, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adrian Knapek?
42 games by Adrian Knapek 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.