Prepare against Anton Knitl
DEU · World #17,187 classical · FIDE ID 4672909
Our database contains 196 games by Anton Knitl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anton Knitl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anton Knitl 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 | 2,083 | 2,215 | Jan 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 196 | 59 | 87 | 50 | 30.1% |
| As White | 93 | 29 | 37 | 27 | 31.2% |
| As Black | 103 | 30 | 50 | 23 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anton Knitl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anton Knitl's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 38.7% | 56.9% |
| e4 | 35 | 37.6% | 41.4% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 22.6% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Knitl usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Knitl usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Knitl usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 41.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Knitl usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Knitl usually continues Bc4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Knitl usually continues exd5 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 83.3% | 58.8% |
| e6 | 5 | 10.4% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 56.7% | 35.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 23.3% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 6 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Anton Knitl's chess games
All 196 games by Anton Knitl 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: 59 wins, 87 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A32 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 14 | 1/8/5 | 7.1% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 0/6/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Maarten Solleveld | 2,536 | Vienna Husek Open A | E14 |
| Dec 2004 | Dirk Schuh | 2,261 | 21st Boeblingen Open | E18 |
| Nov 2004 | Winfried Taeger | 2,250 | Regionalliga SO 0405 | A30 |
| Dec 2004 | Chiel Van Oosterom | 2,211 | 21st Boeblingen Open | A35 |
| Feb 2011 | Armin Wolf | 2,209 | Landesliga Sued 1011 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regensburg Open | 1998 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,320 |
| ch-Oberbayern | 2008 | 14 | 8 | 2,175 |
| 33rd Arco Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,160 |
| Regionalliga SO 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,253 |
| 40th Arco Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,156 |
| 14th Vienna Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,127 |
| Regionalliga NO 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,013 |
| Landesliga Sued 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 2 | 1,999 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anton Knitl's chess games?
196 games by Anton Knitl, 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 Anton Knitl has played.
What does Anton Knitl play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Anton Knitl opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anton Knitl answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Anton Knitl play as White?
As White, Anton Knitl's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anton Knitl play as Black?
As Black, Anton Knitl most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 7.1% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Anton Knitl's FIDE rating?
Anton Knitl is currently rated 2,083 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Anton Knitl played?
Our database contains 196 games by Anton Knitl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 87 draws, 50 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anton Knitl?
196 games by Anton Knitl 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.