Prepare against Joaquin Knuttzen
Argentina · World #64,418 classical · FIDE ID 184942
When preparing against Joaquin Knuttzen, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games).
Our database contains 35 games by Joaquin Knuttzen, covering Apr 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joaquin Knuttzen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joaquin Knuttzen 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 | 1,840 | 1,843 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,789 | 1,789 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 15 | 4 | 16 | 42.9% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joaquin Knuttzen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joaquin Knuttzen's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Knuttzen usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Knuttzen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Knuttzen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
Joaquin Knuttzen's chess games
All 35 games by Joaquin Knuttzen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2019 - 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: 15 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Carlos Humberto Acosta | 1,722 | Santa Fe Open | C01 |
| Nov 2022 | Abel Humberto Cartas | 1,695 | 2nd Santa Fe Litoral Open | B07 |
| Aug 2019 | Julian Alzugaray | 1,673 | Santa Fe de los Reyes Memorial 2nd | A20 |
| Nov 2022 | Jose Luis Lopez | 1,646 | 2nd Santa Fe Litoral Open | B25 |
| Aug 2019 | Ulises Barrera | 1,574 | Santa Fe de los Reyes Memorial 2nd | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe de los Reyes Memorial 2nd | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,656 |
| 2nd Santa Fe Litoral Open | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,869 |
| Santa Fe Anca Open 3rd | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,371 |
| Santa Fe Open | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,761 |
| Santa Fe Laguna Paiva Open | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,442 |
| Santa Fe qual Santafesino Open | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,724 |
| San Justo Open | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,310 |
| 12th Santa Fe Dos Orillas Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,931 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joaquin Knuttzen's chess games?
35 games by Joaquin Knuttzen, from Apr 2019 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 Joaquin Knuttzen has played.
What does Joaquin Knuttzen play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Joaquin Knuttzen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joaquin Knuttzen answers 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Joaquin Knuttzen play as White?
As White, Joaquin Knuttzen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joaquin Knuttzen play as Black?
As Black, Joaquin Knuttzen most often plays: French Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Joaquin Knuttzen's FIDE rating?
Joaquin Knuttzen is currently rated 1,840 in classical chess, 1,789 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,843 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Joaquin Knuttzen played?
Our database contains 35 games by Joaquin Knuttzen, covering Apr 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joaquin Knuttzen?
35 games by Joaquin Knuttzen 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.