Prepare against Bjorn Knoppel
Sweden · World #104,598 classical · FIDE ID 1712233
When preparing against Bjorn Knoppel, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 78 games by Bjorn Knoppel, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bjorn Knoppel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bjorn Knoppel 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 | 1,716 | 1,877 | May 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,628 | 1,869 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,603 | 1,703 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 23 | 8 | 47 | 29.5% |
| As White | 38 | 18 | 2 | 18 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 40 | 5 | 6 | 29 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bjorn Knoppel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bjorn Knoppel's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 57.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 11 | 28.9% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Knoppel usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Knoppel usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Knoppel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Knoppel usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Knoppel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (18% of these games) — Knoppel usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 13 | 72.2% | 7.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 21.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Bjorn Knoppel's chess games
All 78 games by Bjorn Knoppel in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 23 wins, 8 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Lennart Evertsson | 2,200 | Stockholm Open | A34 |
| May 2014 | Joel Sjostrand | 1,959 | Stockholm Open | A80 |
| May 2009 | Alexis Duenas | 1,922 | Stockholm Elo Open | D05 |
| Jun 2014 | Isak Revelj | 1,836 | Stockholm Open | A85 |
| May 2014 | Markku Olavi Ahonen | 1,614 | Stockholm Open | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholm Open | 2016 | 22 | 10 | 2,068 |
| Malmo GP-3 Open | 1992 | 9 | 4 | 2,270 |
| Stockholm GP-1 | 1992 | 9 | 1 | 1,940 |
| Stockholm Elo Open | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,964 |
| Gothenburg GP-2 | 1992 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,230 |
| Oerebro Open | 1992 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,417 |
| Stockholm All Saints Open | 2015 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,556 |
| Vaxjo Nordic zt | 2017 | 4 | 0 | 1,635 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bjorn Knoppel's chess games?
78 games by Bjorn Knoppel, from Jul 2009 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 Bjorn Knoppel has played.
What does Bjorn Knoppel play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Bjorn Knoppel opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bjorn Knoppel answers 1...Nc6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Bjorn Knoppel play as White?
As White, Bjorn Knoppel's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bjorn Knoppel play as Black?
As Black, Bjorn Knoppel most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Bjorn Knoppel's FIDE rating?
Bjorn Knoppel is currently rated 1,716 in classical chess, 1,628 in rapid and 1,603 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,877 (May 2013).
How many games has Bjorn Knoppel played?
Our database contains 78 games by Bjorn Knoppel, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 8 draws, 47 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bjorn Knoppel?
78 games by Bjorn Knoppel 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.