Prepare against Ole Knudsen
DNK · World #42,670 classical · FIDE ID 1410830
Our database contains 104 games by Ole Knudsen, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ole Knudsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ole 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 | 1,923 | 2,077 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 27 | 29 | 48 | 26.0% |
| As White | 55 | 18 | 12 | 25 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 49 | 9 | 17 | 23 | 18.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ole Knudsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ole Knudsen's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 70.9% | 47.4% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 23.6% | 38.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 47.4% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 38.5% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 59.1% | 38.5% |
| d5 | 7 | 31.8% | 21.4% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 50.0% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 43.8% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Ole Knudsen's chess games
All 104 games by Ole Knudsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 27 wins, 29 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Ove Kroll | 2,335 | Aarhus D | A12 |
| Jan 1989 | Henrik Sorensen | 2,295 | chB-DEN | A48 |
| Jan 1989 | Bo Jacobsen | 2,290 | Aarhus D | A00 |
| Jan 1992 | Jacob Bjerre Jensen | 2,255 | Aarhus Open 2 | C02 |
| Jul 2019 | Peter Grove | 2,239 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NOR east | 1992 | 11 | 4 | 2,145 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 1,993 |
| 4th Borup Open | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 1,964 |
| 3rd Borup Open | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,149 |
| chT-Aarhus Final A | 1985 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,145 |
| Aarhus D | 1989 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,209 |
| chB-DEN | 1989 | 7 | 3 | 2,220 |
| ch16-World U20 | 1977 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,313 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ole Knudsen's chess games?
104 games by Ole Knudsen, from Jul 2004 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 Ole Knudsen has played.
What does Ole Knudsen play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Ole Knudsen opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ole Knudsen answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Ole Knudsen play as White?
As White, Ole Knudsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ole Knudsen play as Black?
As Black, Ole Knudsen most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Ole Knudsen's FIDE rating?
Ole Knudsen is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,077 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Ole Knudsen played?
Our database contains 104 games by Ole Knudsen, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 29 draws, 48 losses (26.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ole Knudsen?
104 games by Ole 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.