Prepare against Alexander Kneutgen
DEU · World #26,144 classical · FIDE ID 4637364
Our database contains 293 games by Alexander Kneutgen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Kneutgen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Kneutgen 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 | 2,010 | 2,159 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 293 | 72 | 135 | 86 | 24.6% |
| As White | 152 | 50 | 65 | 37 | 32.9% |
| As Black | 141 | 22 | 70 | 49 | 15.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Kneutgen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Kneutgen's side.
First moves as White (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 126 | 82.9% | 54.0% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 17.1% | 55.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Kneutgen usually continues Nc3 (58.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kneutgen usually continues Nf3 (46.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kneutgen usually continues d4 (56.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Kneutgen usually continues g3 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Kneutgen usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Kneutgen usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 69 | 98.6% | 39.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 86.8% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 13.2% | 70.0% |
Alexander Kneutgen's chess games
All 293 games by Alexander Kneutgen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 72 wins, 135 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 49 | 21/15/13 | 42.9% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 4/9/2 | 26.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 14 | 2/10/2 | 14.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B25 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B25 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 23 | 1/15/7 | 4.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 0/12/8 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 3/7/7 | 17.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Davit Shengelia | 2,586 | Oberwart Open A | D76 |
| Jul 2009 | Frantisek Vrana | 2,307 | Oberwart Open A | B25 |
| Jul 1998 | Helmut Kleissl | 2,300 | Oberwart Open | B06 |
| Nov 2007 | Josef Huelsmann | 2,259 | NRW Class2 0708 | C06 |
| Nov 2010 | Michael Schaefer | 2,215 | 14th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberwart Open | 2004 | 14 | 3.5 | 2,188 |
| Kleve Open | 2002 | 13 | 9 | 2,192 |
| ch-Bergisch Gladbach | 2009 | 13 | 8 | 1,877 |
| chT-Mittelrhein 1112 | 2012 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,001 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 15/16 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,890 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 18/19 | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 1,980 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 17/18 | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,940 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 16/17 | 2017 | 11 | 6 | 1,960 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Kneutgen's chess games?
293 games by Alexander Kneutgen, from Apr 2003 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 Alexander Kneutgen has played.
What does Alexander Kneutgen play on the first move as White?
Across 152 games with White in our database, Alexander Kneutgen opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Kneutgen answers 1...e6 (99% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Alexander Kneutgen play as White?
As White, Alexander Kneutgen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (49 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 152 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Kneutgen play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Kneutgen most often plays: French Defense (23 games, 4.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (20 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Alexander Kneutgen's FIDE rating?
Alexander Kneutgen is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,159 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Alexander Kneutgen played?
Our database contains 293 games by Alexander Kneutgen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 135 draws, 86 losses (24.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Kneutgen?
293 games by Alexander Kneutgen 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.