Prepare against Martin Knudsen
DNK · World #29,233 classical · FIDE ID 1406523
Our database contains 70 games by Martin Knudsen, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Knudsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Knudsen 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 | 1,990 | 2,054 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,999 | 1,999 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,017 | 2,057 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 19 | 28 | 23 | 27.1% |
| As White | 37 | 10 | 16 | 11 | 27.0% |
| As Black | 33 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Knudsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Knudsen's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 62.2% | 45.7% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 18.9% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 4 | 10.8% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 45.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …b5 (14% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 52.9% | 27.8% |
| c6 | 7 | 41.2% | 21.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 53.8% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 30.8% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Martin Knudsen's chess games
All 70 games by Martin Knudsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 19 wins, 28 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Colle System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Antoni Radzimski | 2,321 | Jana Maciei Mem | A30 |
| Jul 2025 | Oleksii Karvatskyi | 2,258 | Jana Maciei Mem | B06 |
| Jul 2025 | Anna Kubicka | 2,232 | Jana Maciei Mem | B10 |
| Jul 2014 | Philipp Reh | 2,064 | Budapest FS07 FM-A | E77 |
| Apr 2017 | Benny Falck Damborg | 1,949 | ch-DEN Kort1 A | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS07 FM-A | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,982 |
| 44th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,021 |
| 11th Portoroz Open | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 2,025 |
| Jana Maciei Mem | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,239 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,876 |
| 11th Vellmar Open | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,982 |
| 24th EU-Cup | 2008 | 6 | 3 | 2,105 |
| ch-DEN Kort1 A | 2017 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,053 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Knudsen's chess games?
70 games by Martin Knudsen, from Jul 2008 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 Knudsen has played.
What does Martin Knudsen play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Martin Knudsen opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Knudsen answers 1...d6 (53% of games), 1...c6 (41% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games).
What openings does Martin Knudsen play as White?
As White, Martin Knudsen's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Colle System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Knudsen play as Black?
As Black, Martin Knudsen most often plays: Philidor (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Martin Knudsen's FIDE rating?
Martin Knudsen is currently rated 1,990 in classical chess, 1,999 in rapid and 2,017 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,054 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Martin Knudsen played?
Our database contains 70 games by Martin Knudsen, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 28 draws, 23 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Knudsen?
70 games by Martin Knudsen 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.