Prepare against Geon Knol
NLD · World #24,801 classical · FIDE ID 1012142
Our database contains 221 games by Geon Knol, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Geon Knol's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Geon Knol 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 | 2,019 | 2,169 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 221 | 70 | 56 | 95 | 31.7% |
| As White | 114 | 40 | 24 | 50 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 107 | 30 | 32 | 45 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Geon Knol's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Geon Knol's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 73.7% | 47.0% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 9.6% | 36.4% |
| g3 | 7 | 6.1% | 21.4% |
| c3 | 5 | 4.4% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.5% | 62.5% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 47.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Knol usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Knol usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Knol usually continues d4 (34.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 36.4% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Knol usually continues g3 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Knol usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Knol usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 23 | 44.2% | 39.1% |
| e5 | 22 | 42.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.8% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 22 | 64.7% | 52.3% |
| d5 | 9 | 26.5% | 27.8% |
| b6 | 2 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Geon Knol's chess games
All 221 games by Geon Knol in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 70 wins, 56 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 28 | 11/6/11 | 39.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Vlastimil Hort | 2,469 | Oberhausen Open | B24 |
| Oct 2011 | Lars Ootes | 2,340 | 15th Hoogeveen Unive Open | B07 |
| Dec 2010 | Ullrich Krause | 2,308 | Groningen Open A | A40 |
| Jul 2006 | Wim Heemskerk | 2,298 | Dieren Open | C01 |
| Jul 2003 | Rob Schoorl | 2,283 | Dieren Open | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2007 | 27 | 11 | 2,146 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2004 | 17 | 5 | 2,050 |
| Groninger Combinatie Open | 2026 | 13 | 6 | 2,006 |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,217 |
| 17th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,045 |
| 50th Groningen Open A | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,070 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,950 |
| Groningen-B | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,106 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Geon Knol's chess games?
221 games by Geon Knol, from Jul 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 Geon Knol has played.
What does Geon Knol play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Geon Knol opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.g3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Geon Knol answers 1...c6 (44% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...b6 (6% of games).
What openings does Geon Knol play as White?
As White, Geon Knol's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (28 games, 39.3% win rate); French Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Geon Knol play as Black?
As Black, Geon Knol most often plays: Petrov's Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Geon Knol's FIDE rating?
Geon Knol is currently rated 2,019 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,169 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Geon Knol played?
Our database contains 221 games by Geon Knol, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 56 draws, 95 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Geon Knol?
221 games by Geon Knol 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.