Prepare against Benedikt von Knobloch
DEU · World #76,622 classical · FIDE ID 16254422
When preparing against Benedikt von Knobloch, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 70 games by Benedikt von Knobloch, covering Feb 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Benedikt von Knobloch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benedikt von Knobloch 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 | 1,800 | 1,800 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,848 | 1,848 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 31 | 14 | 25 | 44.3% |
| As White | 33 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 37 | 18 | 7 | 12 | 48.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benedikt von Knobloch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benedikt von Knobloch's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 57.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 30.3% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 12.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Knobloch usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Knobloch usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Knobloch usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (70% of these games) — Knobloch usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Knobloch usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Knobloch usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 47.8% | 59.1% |
| c5 | 8 | 34.8% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Benedikt von Knobloch's chess games
All 70 games by Benedikt von Knobloch in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - 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: 31 wins, 14 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D52 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D39 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | French Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D77 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Nikolas Wachinger | 2,276 | DSOL 01 Liga Gr-A 1st | D39 |
| Aug 2020 | Jakob Weihrauch | 2,174 | DSOL 01 Liga Final 1st | B33 |
| Feb 2021 | Ingmar Bennemann | 2,085 | chT-GER Online Liga 1 GpC | A44 |
| Feb 2021 | Joachim Waffenschmidt | 2,071 | chT-GER Online Liga 1 GpC | D18 |
| Jul 2020 | Torsten Rosenkraenzer | 2,010 | DSOL 01 Liga Gr-A 1st | A44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2020 | 14 | 6 | 1,582 |
| ch-Hannover Bezirk U16 | 2018 | 13 | 8 | 1,487 |
| ch-Hannover U14 | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,235 |
| 1st Langenhagen Summer Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,554 |
| ch-Hannover Bezirks U18 | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,638 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open C | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,364 |
| Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,761 |
| DSOL 01 Liga Gr-A 1st | 2020 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,212 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benedikt von Knobloch's chess games?
70 games by Benedikt von Knobloch, from Feb 2018 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 Benedikt von Knobloch has played.
What does Benedikt von Knobloch play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Benedikt von Knobloch opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benedikt von Knobloch answers 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Benedikt von Knobloch play as White?
As White, Benedikt von Knobloch's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benedikt von Knobloch play as Black?
As Black, Benedikt von Knobloch most often plays: French Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Benedikt von Knobloch's FIDE rating?
Benedikt von Knobloch is currently rated 1,800 in classical chess, 1,848 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,800 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Benedikt von Knobloch played?
Our database contains 70 games by Benedikt von Knobloch, covering Feb 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 14 draws, 25 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benedikt von Knobloch?
70 games by Benedikt von Knobloch 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.