Prepare against Joachim Knaak
DEU · World #13,779 classical · FIDE ID 12921009
When preparing against Joachim Knaak, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Dragon as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 403 games by Joachim Knaak, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joachim Knaak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joachim Knaak 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 | 2,119 | 2,236 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,159 | 2,159 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,115 | 2,141 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 403 | 172 | 101 | 130 | 42.7% |
| As White | 202 | 101 | 46 | 55 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 201 | 71 | 55 | 75 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joachim Knaak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joachim Knaak's side.
First moves as White (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 199 | 98.5% | 61.6% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 61.6% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Knaak usually continues c4 (65.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Knaak usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Knaak usually continues g3 (55.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Knaak usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Knaak usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 64 | 80.0% | 43.0% |
| g6 | 14 | 17.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 46 | 60.5% | 53.3% |
| Nf6 | 30 | 39.5% | 65.0% |
Joachim Knaak's chess games
All 403 games by Joachim Knaak in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - Aug 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: 172 wins, 101 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 28 | 14/6/8 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 27 | 13/9/5 | 48.1% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 13/6/7 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 24 | 13/3/8 | 54.2% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 25 | 8/8/9 | 32.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A38 | English Opening | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Juri Ljubarskij | 2,252 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | D85 |
| May 2019 | Reinhard Postler | 2,247 | 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | B77 |
| Jan 1996 | Reinhard Gnauk | 2,225 | Oberliga Ost-A 9596 | B52 |
| Feb 1997 | Horst Broberg | 2,215 | Oberliga Ost A 9697 | E32 |
| Aug 2011 | Rudolf Mueller | 2,192 | 23rd ch-GER Seniors | E18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DDR U18 | 1968 | 26 | 9 | – |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,781 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,894 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,032 |
| 9th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,174 |
| 7th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,154 |
| 27th chA-GER Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,027 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,227 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joachim Knaak's chess games?
403 games by Joachim Knaak, from Sep 2010 to Aug 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 Joachim Knaak has played.
What does Joachim Knaak play on the first move as White?
Across 202 games with White in our database, Joachim Knaak opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joachim Knaak answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games).
What openings does Joachim Knaak play as White?
As White, Joachim Knaak's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (28 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (27 games, 48.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (26 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 202 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joachim Knaak play as Black?
As Black, Joachim Knaak most often plays: Slav Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Modern Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 201 games.
What is Joachim Knaak's FIDE rating?
Joachim Knaak is currently rated 2,119 in classical chess, 2,159 in rapid and 2,115 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,236 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Joachim Knaak played?
Our database contains 403 games by Joachim Knaak, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 172 wins, 101 draws, 130 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joachim Knaak?
403 games by Joachim Knaak 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.