Prepare against Hermann Knoll
IM · Austria · World #6,225 classical · FIDE ID 1603809
Our database contains 781 games by Hermann Knoll, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hermann Knoll's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hermann Knoll 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 | 2,241 | 2,409 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,306 | 2,357 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,262 | 2,341 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 781 | 336 | 244 | 201 | 43.0% |
| As White | 379 | 158 | 134 | 87 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 402 | 178 | 110 | 114 | 44.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hermann Knoll's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hermann Knoll's side.
First moves as White (379 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 201 | 53.0% | 61.7% |
| e4 | 96 | 25.3% | 56.8% |
| Nf3 | 54 | 14.2% | 59.3% |
| b3 | 11 | 2.9% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 9 | 2.4% | 61.1% |
| e3 | 4 | 1.1% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 61.7% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Knoll usually continues Nf3 (66.2% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Knoll usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Knoll usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Knoll usually continues Nf3 (60.6% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Knoll usually continues Nf3 (58.9% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Knoll usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 98 | 56.6% | 53.1% |
| c5 | 49 | 28.3% | 73.5% |
| e6 | 11 | 6.4% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 7 | 4.0% | 85.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 100 | 74.6% | 60.5% |
| d5 | 16 | 11.9% | 59.4% |
| f5 | 6 | 4.5% | 91.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.2% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
Hermann Knoll's chess games
All 781 games by Hermann Knoll 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: 336 wins, 244 draws, 201 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 40 | 20/14/6 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 40 | 17/16/7 | 42.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 26 | 10/10/6 | 38.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 11/4/2 | 64.7% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| E60 | English Opening | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 31 | 13/11/7 | 41.9% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 30 | 13/11/6 | 43.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 25 | 9/10/6 | 36.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 17/3/3 | 73.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Markus Ragger | 2,655 | ch-AUT Rapid | C96 |
| Mar 2009 | Oleg Korneev | 2,613 | chT-AUT 0809 | C99 |
| Mar 2009 | David Baramidze | 2,548 | chT-AUT 0809 | B81 |
| Jan 2008 | Vitaly Kunin | 2,538 | chT-AUT 0708 | D22 |
| Aug 2006 | Leonid D Gofshtein | 2,521 | 15th Vienna Open A | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2018 | 102 | 59 | 2,336 |
| Werfen Open A | 1996 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,210 |
| Steyr Open | 2012 | 12 | 10 | 2,284 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0506 | 2006 | 12 | 8 | 2,378 |
| chT2M-AUT 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 4 | 2,158 |
| chT2M-AUT 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,354 |
| chT2M-AUT 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,343 |
| chT2M-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 4 | 2,084 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hermann Knoll's chess games?
781 games by Hermann Knoll, 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 Hermann Knoll has played.
What does Hermann Knoll play on the first move as White?
Across 379 games with White in our database, Hermann Knoll opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hermann Knoll answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Hermann Knoll play as White?
As White, Hermann Knoll's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (40 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (40 games, 42.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (26 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 379 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hermann Knoll play as Black?
As Black, Hermann Knoll most often plays: Indian Defense (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (30 games, 43.3% win rate); English Opening (25 games, 36.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 402 games.
What is Hermann Knoll's FIDE rating?
Hermann Knoll is currently rated 2,241 in classical chess, 2,306 in rapid and 2,262 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,409 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Hermann Knoll played?
Our database contains 781 games by Hermann Knoll, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 336 wins, 244 draws, 201 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hermann Knoll?
781 games by Hermann Knoll 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.