Prepare against Ivo Knottnerus
NLD · World #14,521 classical · FIDE ID 1038826
Our database contains 44 games by Ivo Knottnerus, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivo Knottnerus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivo Knottnerus 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 | 2,110 | 2,133 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 21 | 10 | 13 | 47.7% |
| As White | 25 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 57.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivo Knottnerus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivo Knottnerus's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 96.0% | 54.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Knottnerus usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Knottnerus usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Knottnerus usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Knottnerus usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 53.3% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 46.7% | 78.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Ivo Knottnerus's chess games
All 44 games by Ivo Knottnerus in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 21 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Nick Beijerinck | 2,083 | ch-NED U17 | B48 |
| May 2011 | Tjark Vos | 1,961 | ch-NED U17 | B12 |
| May 2010 | Noud Lentjes | 1,907 | ch-NED U17 | C18 |
| May 2011 | Daan Haver | 1,847 | ch-NED U17 | B77 |
| May 2011 | Bastiaan Veltkamp | 1,796 | ch-NED U17 | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U17 | 2011 | 17 | 9 | 2,022 |
| Twente Young Master Open D | 2007 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,344 |
| ch-NED U13 | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1,592 |
| Enschede Open C U14 | 2009 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,811 |
| ch-NED U11 | 2005 | 1 | 0 | – |
| Agneaux St Lo Open | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,611 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivo Knottnerus's chess games?
44 games by Ivo Knottnerus, from Sep 2010 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 Ivo Knottnerus has played.
What does Ivo Knottnerus play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Ivo Knottnerus opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivo Knottnerus answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...c6 (47% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Ivo Knottnerus play as White?
As White, Ivo Knottnerus's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivo Knottnerus play as Black?
As Black, Ivo Knottnerus most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Ivo Knottnerus's FIDE rating?
Ivo Knottnerus is currently rated 2,110 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,133 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Ivo Knottnerus played?
Our database contains 44 games by Ivo Knottnerus, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses (47.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivo Knottnerus?
44 games by Ivo Knottnerus 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.