Prepare against Martin Knoll

Austria · World #28,913 classical · FIDE ID 1623338

When preparing against Martin Knoll, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (48%).

Our database contains 105 games by Martin Knoll, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Knoll's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Knoll 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Knoll's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Knoll's side.

First moves as White (48 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 52.1% score
  • …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Knoll usually continues Nc3 (43.8% score)
  • …d5 (30% of these games) — Knoll usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
  • …e6 (6% of these games) — Knoll usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
• 1.g3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
  • …e5 (100% of these games) — Knoll usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)

Martin Knoll's chess games

All 105 games by Martin Knoll in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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, 22 draws, 42 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Martin Knoll's chess games?

105 games by Martin Knoll, from Nov 2009 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 Knoll has played.

What does Martin Knoll play on the first move as White?

Across 48 games with White in our database, Martin Knoll opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Knoll answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (48% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).

What openings does Martin Knoll play as White?

As White, Martin Knoll's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Martin Knoll play as Black?

As Black, Martin Knoll most often plays: Dutch Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.

What is Martin Knoll's FIDE rating?

Martin Knoll is currently rated 1,992 in classical chess, 1,997 in rapid and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,087 (May 2013).

How many games has Martin Knoll played?

Our database contains 105 games by Martin Knoll, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 22 draws, 42 losses (39.0% win rate).

How do I prepare against Martin Knoll?

105 games by Martin Knoll 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.

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