Prepare against Frank Knorr
DEU · World #147,509 classical · FIDE ID 16297741
When preparing against Frank Knorr, expect 1.c4 in 27% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 30 games by Frank Knorr, covering Dec 2021 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Frank Knorr's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Knorr 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 | 1,602 | 1,665 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,633 | 1,653 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,576 | 1,583 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 4 | 15 | 36.7% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Knorr's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Knorr's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 4 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 26.7% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Knorr usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Knorr usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Knorr usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Knorr usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Knorr usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Frank Knorr's chess games
All 30 games by Frank Knorr in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - Oct 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, 4 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Ali Haider | 1,821 | Bremen Silvester Open | D00 |
| Aug 2026 | Edward Miller | 1,618 | 5. Kurt Pape-Open | B-Open | B06 |
| Aug 2026 | Patrick Muhs | 1,544 | 5. Kurt Pape-Open | B-Open | A40 |
| Aug 2026 | Hans-Joachim Weber | 1,534 | 5. Kurt Pape-Open | B-Open | A00 |
| Jan 2020 | Frieder Esche | 1,486 | ch-Niedersachsen Open C | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open C | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,082 |
| 5. Kurt Pape-Open | B-Open | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,727 |
| Bremen Silvester Open | 2021 | 7 | 1 | 1,576 |
| Verden Open C | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | – |
| DSOL 08 Liga Gr-C 1st | 2020 | 4 | 3 | 1,195 |
Interactive opening tree from all 30 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Knorr's chess games?
30 games by Frank Knorr, from Dec 2021 to Oct 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 Frank Knorr has played.
What does Frank Knorr play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Frank Knorr opens with 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.g3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Knorr answers 1...g6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Frank Knorr play as White?
As White, Frank Knorr's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Knorr play as Black?
As Black, Frank Knorr most often plays: Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Frank Knorr's FIDE rating?
Frank Knorr is currently rated 1,602 in classical chess, 1,633 in rapid and 1,576 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,665 (May 2024).
How many games has Frank Knorr played?
Our database contains 30 games by Frank Knorr, covering Dec 2021 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Knorr?
30 games by Frank Knorr 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.