Prepare against Martin Knafl
Austria · World #147,663 classical · FIDE ID 1655710
When preparing against Martin Knafl, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 34 games by Martin Knafl, covering Oct 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Knafl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Knafl 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 | 1,600 | 1,611 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,587 | 1,587 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 9 | 5 | 20 | 26.5% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Knafl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Knafl's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 87.5% | 32.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 32.1% score
- …e5 (64% of these games) — Knafl usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Knafl usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Knafl usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Knafl usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 35.7% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Martin Knafl's chess games
All 34 games by Martin Knafl in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2022 - 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: 9 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Hanna Widhalm | 1,107 | 28th Styrian Open U14/18 | B33 |
| Aug 2016 | Philipp Strobl | 924 | 23rd Styrian Open U08/10 | B20 |
| Aug 2016 | Sofia Maiberg | 888 | 23rd Styrian Open U08/10 | A41 |
| Aug 2021 | Linus Braun | 848 | 27th Styrian Open U14/18 | C50 |
| Aug 2016 | Michael Klopf | 803 | 23rd Styrian Open U08/10 | C48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Styrian Open U08/10 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 823 |
| 22nd Styrian Open U08/10 | 2015 | 8 | 1.5 | 707 |
| 28th Styrian Open U14/18 | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,034 |
| 27th Styrian Open U14/18 | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,105 |
| TCh-AUT 2025-26 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,965 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Knafl's chess games?
34 games by Martin Knafl, from Oct 2022 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 Martin Knafl has played.
What does Martin Knafl play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Martin Knafl opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.e3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Knafl answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games).
What openings does Martin Knafl play as White?
As White, Martin Knafl's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Knafl play as Black?
As Black, Martin Knafl most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Martin Knafl's FIDE rating?
Martin Knafl is currently rated 1,600 in classical chess, 1,587 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,611 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Martin Knafl played?
Our database contains 34 games by Martin Knafl, covering Oct 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Knafl?
34 games by Martin Knafl 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.