Prepare against Ctibor Knoflicek
Austria · World #12,241 classical · FIDE ID 1604414
Our database contains 140 games by Ctibor Knoflicek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ctibor Knoflicek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ctibor Knoflicek 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 | 2,138 | 2,243 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,219 | 2,219 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,161 | 2,212 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 30 | 69 | 41 | 21.4% |
| As White | 71 | 18 | 34 | 19 | 25.4% |
| As Black | 69 | 12 | 35 | 22 | 17.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ctibor Knoflicek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ctibor Knoflicek's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 46.5% | 40.9% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 23.9% | 58.8% |
| c4 | 11 | 15.5% | 63.6% |
| d4 | 10 | 14.1% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Knoflicek usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Knoflicek usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Knoflicek usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Knoflicek usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Knoflicek usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Knoflicek usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 40.5% | 56.7% |
| e5 | 9 | 24.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 18.9% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 10.8% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 66.7% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 23.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Ctibor Knoflicek's chess games
All 140 games by Ctibor Knoflicek 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: 30 wins, 69 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Andreas Druckenthaner | 2,309 | 14th Vienna Open | D14 |
| Jul 2013 | Jiri Gregor | 2,277 | Prague Holiday M21 | A30 |
| Aug 2002 | Bruno Steiner | 2,252 | ch-AUT | E17 |
| Jan 2017 | Helmut Kreindl | 2,226 | chT2O-AUT 1617 | A45 |
| Jan 1999 | Richard Kasanicky | 2,225 | chT2O-AUT 9899 | E99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2002 | 17 | 7 | 2,189 |
| chT2O-AUT 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,121 |
| ch-EU U20 | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,261 |
| Prague Holiday M11 | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,180 |
| ch-AUT U18 | 1993 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,230 |
| chT2O-AUT 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,146 |
| chT2O-AUT 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,141 |
| ch-AUT U20 | 1994 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,248 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ctibor Knoflicek's chess games?
140 games by Ctibor Knoflicek, 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 Ctibor Knoflicek has played.
What does Ctibor Knoflicek play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Ctibor Knoflicek opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ctibor Knoflicek answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Ctibor Knoflicek play as White?
As White, Ctibor Knoflicek's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ctibor Knoflicek play as Black?
As Black, Ctibor Knoflicek most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Ctibor Knoflicek's FIDE rating?
Ctibor Knoflicek is currently rated 2,138 in classical chess, 2,219 in rapid and 2,161 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,243 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Ctibor Knoflicek played?
Our database contains 140 games by Ctibor Knoflicek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 69 draws, 41 losses (21.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ctibor Knoflicek?
140 games by Ctibor Knoflicek 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.