Prepare against Kendrick Knowles
CM · Bahamas · World #55,483 classical · FIDE ID 10400451
When preparing against Kendrick Knowles, expect 1.Nf3 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 62 games by Kendrick Knowles, covering May 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kendrick Knowles's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kendrick Knowles 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 | 1,872 | 1,912 | Apr 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,870 | 1,870 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 18 | 5 | 39 | 29.0% |
| As White | 29 | 9 | 2 | 18 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 33 | 9 | 3 | 21 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kendrick Knowles's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kendrick Knowles's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 12 | 41.4% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 12 | 41.4% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 5 | 17.2% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 41% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Knowles usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Knowles usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Knowles usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Knowles usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Knowles usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Knowles usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 56.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
Kendrick Knowles's chess games
All 62 games by Kendrick Knowles in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - Sep 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: 18 wins, 5 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E67 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Ibrahim Chahrani | 2,239 | Olympiad-41 | B00 |
| Sep 2016 | Jacques Muller Luxama | 2,024 | Olympiad-42 | E11 |
| Aug 2014 | Ethmane Daouda Sabar | 2,002 | Olympiad-41 | E63 |
| Sep 2026 | Johan Van Delden | 1,990 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | D02 |
| Aug 2014 | Roberto Cecchetti | 1,933 | Olympiad-41 | A53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 10 | 4 | 1,995 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,955 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,061 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,721 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 8 | 0 | 1,653 |
| 2026 Bahamas National Chess Championship | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,810 |
| ch-BAH 40th | 2011 | 5 | 0 | 1,418 |
| Nassau Lindroth Memorial Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,828 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kendrick Knowles's chess games?
62 games by Kendrick Knowles, from May 2013 to Sep 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 Kendrick Knowles has played.
What does Kendrick Knowles play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Kendrick Knowles opens with 1.Nf3 (41% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kendrick Knowles answers 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games).
What openings does Kendrick Knowles play as White?
As White, Kendrick Knowles's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kendrick Knowles play as Black?
As Black, Kendrick Knowles most often plays: King's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Kendrick Knowles's FIDE rating?
Kendrick Knowles is currently rated 1,872 in classical chess, 1,870 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,912 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Kendrick Knowles played?
Our database contains 62 games by Kendrick Knowles, covering May 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 5 draws, 39 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kendrick Knowles?
62 games by Kendrick Knowles 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.