Prepare against Christoph Knaller
Austria · World #25,418 classical · FIDE ID 1622307
Our database contains 50 games by Christoph Knaller, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christoph Knaller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christoph Knaller 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 | 2,015 | 2,073 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,016 | 2,016 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,987 | 2,039 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 19 | 9 | 22 | 38.0% |
| As White | 23 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 52.2% |
| As Black | 27 | 7 | 4 | 16 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christoph Knaller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christoph Knaller's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 52.2% | 70.8% |
| d4 | 7 | 30.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 70.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Knaller usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Knaller usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Knaller usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Knaller usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Knaller usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Knaller usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 93.3% | 32.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Christoph Knaller's chess games
All 50 games by Christoph Knaller in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 19 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D73 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Alois Hellmayr | 2,208 | chT2M-AUT 2223 | D37 |
| Aug 2014 | Alexander Langwieser | 2,109 | 23rd Feffernitz Raika Open | B17 |
| Feb 2006 | Gregor Neff | 2,104 | Villach Admira 60 Open | E33 |
| Feb 2006 | Christian Koefeler | 2,103 | Villach Admira 60 Open | B01 |
| Aug 2014 | Albert Smole | 2,088 | 23rd Feffernitz Raika Open | E17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Feffernitz Raika Open | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,939 |
| 22nd Feffernitz Raika Open | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 2,003 |
| 33rd Feffernitz Open A | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,139 |
| 23rd Feffernitz Raika Open | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 2,197 |
| Villach Admira 60 Open | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 2,030 |
| chT2M-AUT 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 2,162 |
| 32nd Feffernitz Open | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,024 |
| Feffernitz Open 31st | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,857 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christoph Knaller's chess games?
50 games by Christoph Knaller, from Oct 2007 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 Christoph Knaller has played.
What does Christoph Knaller play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Christoph Knaller opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christoph Knaller answers 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Christoph Knaller play as White?
As White, Christoph Knaller's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christoph Knaller play as Black?
As Black, Christoph Knaller most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Christoph Knaller's FIDE rating?
Christoph Knaller is currently rated 2,015 in classical chess, 2,016 in rapid and 1,987 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,073 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Christoph Knaller played?
Our database contains 50 games by Christoph Knaller, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christoph Knaller?
50 games by Christoph Knaller 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.