Prepare against Dominik Knoell
DEU · World #101,991 classical · FIDE ID 12958794
When preparing against Dominik Knoell, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 38 games by Dominik Knoell, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dominik Knoell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dominik Knoell 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 | 1,724 | 1,753 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 6 | 7 | 25 | 15.8% |
| As White | 21 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 5.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dominik Knoell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dominik Knoell's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 90.5% | 36.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 36.8% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Knoell usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Knoell usually continues Nf3 (18.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Knoell usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Knoell usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Knoell usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 8.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Dominik Knoell's chess games
All 38 games by Dominik Knoell in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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: 6 wins, 7 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | Colle System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2013 | Franz-Josef Schleime | 1,758 | 24th Goch Open | A47 |
| Sep 2016 | Gunter Melde | 1,461 | 27th Goch Open | D06 |
| Sep 2015 | Alfred Fallier | 1,416 | 26th Goch Open | D02 |
| Sep 2015 | Christian Hartmann | 1,379 | 26th Goch Open | A12 |
| Sep 2012 | Sasha Biryukov | 1,325 | 23rd Goch Open | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Goch Open | 2014 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,669 |
| 27th Goch Open | 2016 | 7 | 2 | 1,571 |
| 26th Goch Open | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1,563 |
| 24th Goch Open | 2013 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,596 |
| 23rd Goch Open | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,510 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 15/16 | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,285 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga w 17/18 | 2018 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,846 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dominik Knoell's chess games?
38 games by Dominik Knoell, from Oct 2013 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 Dominik Knoell has played.
What does Dominik Knoell play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Dominik Knoell opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dominik Knoell answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Dominik Knoell play as White?
As White, Dominik Knoell's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Torre Attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dominik Knoell play as Black?
As Black, Dominik Knoell most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Dominik Knoell's FIDE rating?
Dominik Knoell is currently rated 1,724 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,753 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Dominik Knoell played?
Our database contains 38 games by Dominik Knoell, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 7 draws, 25 losses (15.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dominik Knoell?
38 games by Dominik Knoell 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.