Prepare against Jan Knudsen
DNK · World #114,734 classical · FIDE ID 1460803
When preparing against Jan Knudsen, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (67%).
Our database contains 30 games by Jan Knudsen, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Knudsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Knudsen 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 | 1,688 | 1,755 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,800 | 1,800 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 20.0% |
| As White | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 13.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Knudsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Knudsen's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 86.7% | 30.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 30.8% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues d3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues f4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 90.0% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Jan Knudsen's chess games
All 30 games by Jan Knudsen in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 6 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B75 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Niels Moller Rendlev | 1,721 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | B21 |
| May 2019 | Darryl Hentley | 1,529 | Copenhagen Challenge | A80 |
| Jul 2018 | Erik Bremer | 1,476 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | B80 |
| Oct 2017 | Finn Eldor | 1,384 | Hillerod Skjold Burne Open | B90 |
| Jul 2018 | Vladislav Tarakanov | 1,380 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | B93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 19 | 6.5 | 1,608 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2019 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,562 |
| Hillerod Skjold Burne Open | 2017 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,582 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Knudsen's chess games?
30 games by Jan Knudsen, from Nov 2016 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 Jan Knudsen has played.
What does Jan Knudsen play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Jan Knudsen opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Knudsen answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Jan Knudsen play as White?
As White, Jan Knudsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Knudsen play as Black?
As Black, Jan Knudsen most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Jan Knudsen's FIDE rating?
Jan Knudsen is currently rated 1,688 in classical chess, 1,800 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,755 (May 2024).
How many games has Jan Knudsen played?
Our database contains 30 games by Jan Knudsen, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Knudsen?
30 games by Jan Knudsen 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.