Prepare against Chase Knowles
United States · World #30,125 classical · FIDE ID 2065940
When preparing against Chase Knowles, expect 1.Nf3 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 35 games by Chase Knowles, covering Sep 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Chase Knowles's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chase Knowles 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 | 1,986 | 2,043 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,927 | 1,960 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,935 | 1,956 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 11 | 8 | 16 | 31.4% |
| As White | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 15.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2010-2026): 331 rated games against 239 different opponents, across 94 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 272 | 133 | 58 | 81 | 48.9% | 1,898 | 1,967 | 23 |
| Rapid | 28 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 32.1% | 1,990 | 1,916 | 4 |
| Blitz | 31 | 16 | 3 | 12 | 51.6% | 1,896 | 1,928 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 115 | 30 | 27 | 58 | 26.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 182 | 108 | 35 | 39 | 59.3% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 2 vs IM · 3 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
10 tournament wins from 94 events, 3 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1,906 | 1,906 |
| 2025 | 89 | 45 | 12 | 32 | 1,945 | 1,992 |
| 2024 | 159 | 74 | 36 | 49 | 1,901 | 1,957 |
| 2023 | 59 | 30 | 14 | 15 | 1,898 | 1,981 |
| 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1,748 | 1,798 |
| 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1,397 | 1,397 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2,140 | 1,940 |
Where Chase Knowles has played
United States (91) · Switzerland (3)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chase Knowles's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chase Knowles's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 16 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Knowles usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Knowles usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Knowles usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
Chase Knowles's chess games
All 35 games by Chase Knowles in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - Nov 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: 11 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Mark Paragua | 2,418 | 2025 Marshall Premier FIDE | July | E92 |
| Feb 2021 | Alisa Melekhina | 2,194 | World Corporate West A | A35 |
| Apr 2025 | James J Marsh | 2,058 | 2025 Marshall Premier FIDE | April | A13 |
| Apr 2025 | Leo Xiaohang Shen | 1,998 | 2025 Marshall Premier FIDE | April | A11 |
| Jul 2025 | Corin Gartenlaub | 1,936 | 2025 Marshall Premier FIDE | July | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Corporate West A | 2021 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,180 |
| 2025 Marshall Premier FIDE | June | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,903 |
| 2025 Marshall Premier FIDE | April | 2025 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,175 |
| 108th Edward Lasker Mem | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,972 |
| New York Marshall Open 04 | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,771 |
| 2025 Marshall Premier FIDE | July | 2025 | 3 | 3 | 2,447 |
| New York Marshall CC Open B | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,723 |
| ch-SUI Blitz | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,678 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chase Knowles's chess games?
35 games by Chase Knowles, from Sep 2022 to Nov 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 Chase Knowles has played.
What does Chase Knowles play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Chase Knowles opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chase Knowles answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (43% of games).
What openings does Chase Knowles play as White?
As White, Chase Knowles's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chase Knowles play as Black?
As Black, Chase Knowles most often plays: French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Chase Knowles's FIDE rating?
Chase Knowles is currently rated 1,986 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid and 1,935 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,043 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Chase Knowles played?
Our database contains 35 games by Chase Knowles, covering Sep 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chase Knowles?
35 games by Chase Knowles 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.