Prepare against Michael Knafo

Israel · World #134,706 classical · FIDE ID 2805278

When preparing against Michael Knafo, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%).

Our database contains 116 games by Michael Knafo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Knafo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Knafo 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 Michael Knafo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Knafo's side.

First moves as White (58 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 41.2% score
  • …c5 (51% of these games) — Knafo usually continues Nf3 (36.7% score)
  • …e5 (21% of these games) — Knafo usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
  • …e6 (11% of these games) — Knafo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
• 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
  • …d5 (100% of these games) — Knafo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)

Michael Knafo's chess games

All 116 games by Michael Knafo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 18 wins, 50 draws, 48 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Michael Knafo's chess games?

116 games by Michael Knafo, from Apr 2003 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 Michael Knafo has played.

What does Michael Knafo play on the first move as White?

Across 58 games with White in our database, Michael Knafo opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Knafo answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games).

What openings does Michael Knafo play as White?

As White, Michael Knafo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Michael Knafo play as Black?

As Black, Michael Knafo most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.

What is Michael Knafo's FIDE rating?

Michael Knafo is currently rated 1,634 in classical chess, 1,704 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,148 (Jul 2003).

How many games has Michael Knafo played?

Our database contains 116 games by Michael Knafo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 50 draws, 48 losses (15.5% win rate).

How do I prepare against Michael Knafo?

116 games by Michael Knafo 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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