Prepare against Leonhard Knoblauch
DEU · World #15,649 classical · FIDE ID 4670191
Our database contains 180 games by Leonhard Knoblauch, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Leonhard Knoblauch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonhard Knoblauch 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 | 2,099 | 2,177 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,066 | 2,066 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 66 | 46 | 67 | 36.7% |
| As White | 91 | 36 | 25 | 29 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 89 | 30 | 21 | 38 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonhard Knoblauch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonhard Knoblauch's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 74.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 17 | 18.7% | 76.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.4% | 12.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Knoblauch usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Knoblauch usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Knoblauch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 76.5% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Knoblauch usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Knoblauch usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Knoblauch usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 62.5% | 48.0% |
| c6 | 13 | 32.5% | 57.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 84.8% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Leonhard Knoblauch's chess games
All 180 games by Leonhard Knoblauch in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 66 wins, 46 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/3/5 | 18.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Marco Baldauf | 2,413 | ch-Bayern | C45 |
| Aug 2011 | Plamen Mladenov | 2,391 | 27th Latschach Open | B61 |
| Dec 2016 | Franz Guttenthaler | 2,296 | Regionalliga SO 1617 | A40 |
| Aug 2009 | Arnold Zakharchenko | 2,291 | Schwarzach Open A | E61 |
| Aug 2015 | Rupert Prediger | 2,279 | ch-Bayern | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bayern | 2016 | 18 | 10 | 2,273 |
| ch-Oberbayern | 2014 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,125 |
| Regionalliga SO 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,948 |
| Regionalliga Sued-Ost 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2,011 |
| 27th Latschach Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,200 |
| Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,127 |
| 5th Nuremberg LGA Cup | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,155 |
| 23rd Seebach Open | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,939 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonhard Knoblauch's chess games?
180 games by Leonhard Knoblauch, from Apr 2008 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 Leonhard Knoblauch has played.
What does Leonhard Knoblauch play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Leonhard Knoblauch opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonhard Knoblauch answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Leonhard Knoblauch play as White?
As White, Leonhard Knoblauch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonhard Knoblauch play as Black?
As Black, Leonhard Knoblauch most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Leonhard Knoblauch's FIDE rating?
Leonhard Knoblauch is currently rated 2,099 in classical chess and 2,066 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,177 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Leonhard Knoblauch played?
Our database contains 180 games by Leonhard Knoblauch, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 46 draws, 67 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonhard Knoblauch?
180 games by Leonhard Knoblauch 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.