Prepare against Per Knudsen
FM · DNK · World #7,826 classical · FIDE ID 1400509
Our database contains 137 games by Per Knudsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Per Knudsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Per 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 | 2,208 | 2,327 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,225 | 2,241 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 36 | 48 | 53 | 26.3% |
| As White | 67 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 28.4% |
| As Black | 70 | 17 | 25 | 28 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Per Knudsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Per Knudsen's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 59 | 88.1% | 44.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.5% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.5% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 88% of White games, 44.9% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 90.3% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 55.0% | 36.4% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 20.0% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 15.0% | 83.3% |
| b5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Per Knudsen's chess games
All 137 games by Per Knudsen 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: 36 wins, 48 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | English Opening | 16 | 3/8/5 | 18.8% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A12 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1979 | Jorn Sloth | 2,400 | 4th Esbjerg North Sea Cup A | A15 |
| Jan 1983 | Klaus Berg | 2,375 | Silkeborg | D45 |
| Jan 1991 | Svend Aage Madsen | 2,365 | Randers | A12 |
| Feb 1983 | Lars Schandorff | 2,355 | Aarhus Masters | C05 |
| Jan 1980 | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | 2,355 | Fyn | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Esbjerg North Sea Cup A | 1979 | 13 | 4 | 2,273 |
| Silkeborg | 1983 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,362 |
| Esbjerg North Sea Cup 2007 Group 2 | 1982 | 11 | 4 | 2,234 |
| ch-DEN 72 Mesterskabet | 1981 | 11 | 3 | 2,152 |
| Copenhagen Open-06 (Politiken Cup-05) | 1984 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,106 |
| 8th Politiken Cup | 1986 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,291 |
| ch-DEN | 2008 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,176 |
| Fyn | 1980 | 9 | 6 | 2,472 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Per Knudsen's chess games?
137 games by Per Knudsen, 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 Per Knudsen has played.
What does Per Knudsen play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Per Knudsen opens with 1.Nf3 (88% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Per Knudsen answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games).
What openings does Per Knudsen play as White?
As White, Per Knudsen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Per Knudsen play as Black?
As Black, Per Knudsen most often plays: Slav Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Per Knudsen's FIDE rating?
Per Knudsen is currently rated 2,208 in classical chess, 2,225 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,327 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Per Knudsen played?
Our database contains 137 games by Per Knudsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 48 draws, 53 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Per Knudsen?
137 games by Per 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.