Prepare against David Knight
NLD · World #48,371 classical · FIDE ID 1040839
Our database contains 50 games by David Knight, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Knight's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Knight 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 | 1,899 | 1,983 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,898 | 1,948 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,846 | 1,875 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 14 | 7 | 29 | 28.0% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 24 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Knight's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Knight's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 96.2% | 46.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 46.0% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Knight usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Knight usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Knight usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Knight usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 91.7% | 31.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
David Knight's chess games
All 50 games by David Knight in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 14 wins, 7 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B63 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A92 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Hendrik Pieter Hoeksema | 2,343 | Groningen Combinatie Open | B63 |
| Oct 2017 | Andries Mellema | 2,164 | 21st Hoogeveen Open | C02 |
| Oct 2017 | Jan Van der Veen | 2,058 | 21st Hoogeveen Open | C82 |
| Jul 2026 | Mawloud Omar | 2,042 | Dutch Open 2026 - Reserve A | A90 |
| Jul 2026 | Thomas Manschot | 1,979 | Dutch Open 2026 - Reserve A | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,807 |
| Dutch Open 2026 - Reserve A | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,976 |
| Groningen Combinatie Open | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,039 |
| 21st Hoogeveen Open | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,040 |
| ch-World Amateur U2000 | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1,576 |
| 4th Prague Summer Open | 2017 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,964 |
| Maarssen OKU Open B | 2013 | 3 | 0 | 1,334 |
| Utrecht OKU Open 44th | 2017 | 2 | 1 | 2,244 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Knight's chess games?
50 games by David Knight, from May 2011 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 David Knight has played.
What does David Knight play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, David Knight opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Knight answers 1...Nc6 (57% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does David Knight play as White?
As White, David Knight's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Knight play as Black?
As Black, David Knight most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is David Knight's FIDE rating?
David Knight is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess, 1,898 in rapid and 1,846 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,983 (May 2018).
How many games has David Knight played?
Our database contains 50 games by David Knight, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 7 draws, 29 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Knight?
50 games by David Knight 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.