Prepare against Nicol Knapova
Slovakia · World #128,512 classical · FIDE ID 14960460
When preparing against Nicol Knapova, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Nicol Knapova, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicol Knapova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicol Knapova 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 | 1,651 | 1,651 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,519 | 1,520 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 17 | 6 | 17 | 42.5% |
| As White | 22 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicol Knapova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicol Knapova's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 95.5% | 47.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 47.6% score
- …e5 (62% of these games) — Knapova usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Knapova usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Knapova usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Knapova usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Nicol Knapova's chess games
All 40 games by Nicol Knapova in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 17 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Agata Berkova | 1,455 | ch-SVK U10 Girls | C50 |
| Apr 2018 | Nina Hudakova | 1,106 | ch-SVK U10 Girls | A28 |
| Aug 2020 | Viktoria Dudova | 1,091 | ch-SVK U12 Girls | D02 |
| Apr 2019 | Dominika Bujnova | 1,089 | ch-SVK U10 Girls | C50 |
| Apr 2018 | Olivia Sekova | 1,043 | ch-SVK U10 Girls | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U12 Girls | 2021 | 16 | 9 | 1,218 |
| ch-SVK U10 Girls | 2019 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,146 |
| ch-SVK U16 Girls | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,324 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicol Knapova's chess games?
40 games by Nicol Knapova, from May 2018 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 Nicol Knapova has played.
What does Nicol Knapova play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Nicol Knapova opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicol Knapova answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Nicol Knapova play as White?
As White, Nicol Knapova's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicol Knapova play as Black?
As Black, Nicol Knapova most often plays: Three Knights Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Nicol Knapova's FIDE rating?
Nicol Knapova is currently rated 1,651 in classical chess, 1,519 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,651 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Nicol Knapova played?
Our database contains 40 games by Nicol Knapova, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicol Knapova?
40 games by Nicol Knapova 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.