Prepare against Knut Neven
Canada · World #29,144 classical · FIDE ID 2600994
Our database contains 128 games by Knut Neven, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Knut Neven's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Knut Neven 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 | 2,160 | 2,236 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 41 | 37 | 49 | 32.0% |
| As White | 62 | 19 | 24 | 19 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 66 | 22 | 13 | 30 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Knut Neven's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Knut Neven's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 45.2% | 51.8% |
| e4 | 27 | 43.5% | 53.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 6.5% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.8% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Neven usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Neven usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Neven usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Neven usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Neven usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Neven usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 100.0% | 46.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
Knut Neven's chess games
All 128 games by Knut Neven in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 41 wins, 37 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2006 | Jeff Reeve | 2,345 | ch-Alberta | C18 |
| Feb 2006 | Gregory Huber | 2,306 | ch-Alberta | C00 |
| Feb 2006 | Dale R. Haessel | 2,251 | ch-Alberta | A57 |
| Jan 2011 | Martin Robichaud | 2,236 | Calgary Schleinich Memorial | C02 |
| Sep 2008 | Robert Gardner | 2,218 | Battle of Alberta | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2005 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,234 |
| Calgary Open | 2010 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,163 |
| ch-CAN & zonal | 2002 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,236 |
| ch-Alberta | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 2,247 |
| Battle of Alberta | 2009 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,321 |
| 4th Calgary | 2011 | 9 | 2 | 2,129 |
| Calgary Schleinich Memorial | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,267 |
| 2026 Canadian Junior and Senior Championship | 2026 | 8 | 2 | 1,751 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Knut Neven's chess games?
128 games by Knut Neven, from Apr 2003 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 Knut Neven has played.
What does Knut Neven play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Knut Neven opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Knut Neven answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Knut Neven play as White?
As White, Knut Neven's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Knut Neven play as Black?
As Black, Knut Neven most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Knut Neven's FIDE rating?
Knut Neven is currently rated 2,160 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,236 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Knut Neven played?
Our database contains 128 games by Knut Neven, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 37 draws, 49 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Knut Neven?
128 games by Knut Neven 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.