Prepare against Oliver Kniest
FM · DEU · World #13,029 classical · FIDE ID 4620887
Our database contains 755 games by Oliver Kniest, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Kniest's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver Kniest 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 | 2,128 | 2,330 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,237 | 2,258 | Nov 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,306 | 2,306 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 755 | 334 | 248 | 173 | 44.2% |
| As White | 388 | 187 | 123 | 78 | 48.2% |
| As Black | 367 | 147 | 125 | 95 | 40.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Kniest's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Kniest's side.
First moves as White (388 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 298 | 76.8% | 64.6% |
| c4 | 66 | 17.0% | 60.6% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 5.4% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 64.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Kniest usually continues c4 (62.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Kniest usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Kniest usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Kniest usually continues Nc3 (73.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kniest usually continues Nc3 (68.2% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Kniest usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 66 | 44.3% | 62.1% |
| e6 | 52 | 34.9% | 55.8% |
| c6 | 16 | 10.7% | 71.9% |
| c5 | 12 | 8.1% | 70.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 65 | 48.5% | 56.2% |
| e6 | 34 | 25.4% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 31 | 23.1% | 43.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Oliver Kniest's chess games
All 755 games by Oliver Kniest in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 334 wins, 248 draws, 173 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 48 | 24/13/11 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 40 | 14/17/9 | 35.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 36 | 14/13/9 | 38.9% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 23/8/3 | 67.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 34 | 16/6/12 | 47.1% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 21 | 12/5/4 | 57.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 19 | 10/6/3 | 52.6% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 17 | 6/9/2 | 35.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 28 | 14/5/9 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 24 | 7/12/5 | 29.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 23 | 12/6/5 | 52.2% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 5/8/5 | 27.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 16 | 2/11/3 | 12.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Attila Groszpeter | 2,530 | 15th Berliner Sommer | A68 |
| Apr 1996 | Evgeniy Solozhenkin | 2,510 | Meisdorf Open | C78 |
| Jul 2005 | Alexander Moroz | 2,487 | Pardubice Open A | C54 |
| Jul 2000 | Michael Feygin | 2,482 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | D31 |
| Aug 2004 | Alexandr Kharitonov | 2,459 | 8th Vlissingen HZ Open | A59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Solingen | 2016 | 62 | 47.5 | 2,251 |
| Schwarzach Open A | 2001 | 25 | 14 | 2,336 |
| ch-Leverkusen Open | 2009 | 24 | 18 | 2,252 |
| Regensburg Open | 1998 | 23 | 14.5 | 2,500 |
| Leverkusen Open | 2004 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,320 |
| Kassel Open | 1996 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,367 |
| Pardubice Czech Open | 2007 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,236 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2017 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,313 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver Kniest's chess games?
755 games by Oliver Kniest, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Oliver Kniest has played.
What does Oliver Kniest play on the first move as White?
Across 388 games with White in our database, Oliver Kniest opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Kniest answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Oliver Kniest play as White?
As White, Oliver Kniest's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (48 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (40 games, 35.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (36 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 388 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Kniest play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Kniest most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (28 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 29.2% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (23 games, 52.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 367 games.
What is Oliver Kniest's FIDE rating?
Oliver Kniest is currently rated 2,128 in classical chess, 2,237 in rapid and 2,306 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,330 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Oliver Kniest played?
Our database contains 755 games by Oliver Kniest, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 334 wins, 248 draws, 173 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Kniest?
755 games by Oliver Kniest 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.