Prepare against Marcel Knoedler
DEU · World #39,899 classical · FIDE ID 12976202
Our database contains 112 games by Marcel Knoedler, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcel Knoedler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcel Knoedler 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 | 1,936 | 1,936 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 32 | 28 | 52 | 28.6% |
| As White | 57 | 22 | 14 | 21 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 55 | 10 | 14 | 31 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcel Knoedler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcel Knoedler's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 27 | 47.4% | 53.7% |
| d4 | 18 | 31.6% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 47% of White games, 53.7% score
- …g6 (19% of these games) — Knoedler usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Knoedler usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Knoedler usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Knoedler usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Knoedler usually continues e3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Knoedler usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 31.0% | 27.8% |
| b6 | 7 | 24.1% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 6 | 20.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 17.2% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 37.5% | 8.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 16.7% |
| b6 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
Marcel Knoedler's chess games
All 112 games by Marcel Knoedler in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 32 wins, 28 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Simon Prudlo | 2,175 | Oberliga Ost-B 2223 | A36 |
| Aug 2019 | Thomas Pioch | 2,074 | 31st Wiesbaden Open | A90 |
| Aug 2019 | Heiko Marzahn | 2,041 | 31st Wiesbaden Open | A03 |
| Oct 2021 | Philipp Spitzl | 2,025 | Oberliga Ost-B 2122 | A14 |
| Aug 2017 | Markus Gentner | 2,010 | 29th Wiesbaden Open | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2019 | 13 | 5 | 1,636 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 1,934 |
| ch-Hessen U12 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,041 |
| ch-Hessen U10 | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 979 |
| 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,928 |
| 28th Wiesbaden Open | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,675 |
| 29th Wiesbaden Open | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,856 |
| 30th Wiesbaden Open | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,593 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcel Knoedler's chess games?
112 games by Marcel Knoedler, from Oct 2015 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 Marcel Knoedler has played.
What does Marcel Knoedler play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Marcel Knoedler opens with 1.c4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.g3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcel Knoedler answers 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...b6 (24% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Marcel Knoedler play as White?
As White, Marcel Knoedler's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcel Knoedler play as Black?
As Black, Marcel Knoedler most often plays: Modern Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Owen Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Marcel Knoedler's FIDE rating?
Marcel Knoedler is currently rated 1,936 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,936 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Marcel Knoedler played?
Our database contains 112 games by Marcel Knoedler, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 28 draws, 52 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcel Knoedler?
112 games by Marcel Knoedler 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.