Prepare against Guntram Knecht
Austria · World #24,958 classical · FIDE ID 1609831
When preparing against Guntram Knecht, expect 1.f4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 21.7% over 23 games.
Our database contains 107 games by Guntram Knecht, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guntram Knecht's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guntram Knecht 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 | 2,018 | 2,138 | Jul 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 39 | 17 | 51 | 36.4% |
| As White | 54 | 21 | 10 | 23 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 53 | 18 | 7 | 28 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guntram Knecht's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guntram Knecht's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 28 | 51.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 21 | 38.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 52% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Knecht usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Knecht usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Knecht usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Knecht usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Knecht usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Knecht usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 100.0% | 32.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 10 | 83.3% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Guntram Knecht's chess games
All 107 games by Guntram Knecht in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 39 wins, 17 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 26 | 10/4/12 | 38.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 23 | 5/3/15 | 21.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Adolf Denk | 2,294 | ch-AUT qual | A87 |
| Aug 2006 | Volker Meier | 2,264 | 15th Vienna Open A | A03 |
| Jan 1993 | Gerhard Mittermayr | 2,250 | Finkenstein Open | B48 |
| Sep 2005 | Gerd Kuhn | 2,232 | ch-Pinneberg | A03 |
| Jan 2007 | Werner Posch | 2,225 | ch-AUT qual | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pinneberg | 2006 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,216 |
| London Classic Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,780 |
| ch-AUT qual | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,271 |
| 15th Vienna Open A | 2006 | 8 | 4 | 2,210 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 2,096 |
| chT-Hamburg Landesliga 1920 | 2021 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,000 |
| Finkenstein Open | 1993 | 6 | 3 | 2,280 |
| chT-Hamburg Landesliga 2122 | 2022 | 5 | 5 | 2,320 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guntram Knecht's chess games?
107 games by Guntram Knecht, from Apr 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 Guntram Knecht has played.
What does Guntram Knecht play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Guntram Knecht opens with 1.f4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guntram Knecht answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Guntram Knecht play as White?
As White, Guntram Knecht's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guntram Knecht play as Black?
As Black, Guntram Knecht most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Guntram Knecht's FIDE rating?
Guntram Knecht is currently rated 2,018 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,138 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Guntram Knecht played?
Our database contains 107 games by Guntram Knecht, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 17 draws, 51 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guntram Knecht?
107 games by Guntram Knecht 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.