Prepare against Elise Knobbe
NLD · World #87,878 classical · FIDE ID 1084291
When preparing against Elise Knobbe, expect 1.c4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Elise Knobbe, covering Jun 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Elise Knobbe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elise Knobbe 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 | 1,765 | 1,853 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,874 | 1,874 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 36.7% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elise Knobbe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elise Knobbe's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 13 | 86.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 87% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Knobbe usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Knobbe usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Knobbe usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Knobbe usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Knobbe usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 3 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Elise Knobbe's chess games
All 30 games by Elise Knobbe in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - 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: 11 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Isafara Gergin | 1,723 | ch-NED U14 Girls | A24 |
| Oct 2022 | Jeppe Teensma | 1,476 | 25th Hoogeveen Amateurs Open | A23 |
| Oct 2022 | Leo Bosma | 1,476 | 25th Hoogeveen Amateurs Open | A40 |
| May 2022 | Chia-Yun Liu | 1,148 | ch-NED U14 Girls | B34 |
| Aug 2021 | Eli Alia Jorritsma | 1,050 | ch-NED U14 Girls | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U14 Girls | 2022 | 13 | 8 | 1,364 |
| ch-NED U16 Girls | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,356 |
| 25th Hoogeveen Amateurs Open | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,654 |
| FishPartners Open | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 2,211 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elise Knobbe's chess games?
30 games by Elise Knobbe, from Jun 2022 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 Elise Knobbe has played.
What does Elise Knobbe play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Elise Knobbe opens with 1.c4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elise Knobbe answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Elise Knobbe play as White?
As White, Elise Knobbe's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elise Knobbe play as Black?
As Black, Elise Knobbe most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Elise Knobbe's FIDE rating?
Elise Knobbe is currently rated 1,765 in classical chess and 1,874 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,853 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Elise Knobbe played?
Our database contains 30 games by Elise Knobbe, covering Jun 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elise Knobbe?
30 games by Elise Knobbe 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.