Prepare against Peter Knops
DEU · World #23,332 classical · FIDE ID 24618438
Our database contains 110 games by Peter Knops, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Peter Knops's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Knops 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 | 2,031 | 2,079 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,950 | 1,972 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 44 | 32 | 34 | 40.0% |
| As White | 49 | 22 | 15 | 12 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 61 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Knops's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Knops's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 98.0% | 60.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Knops usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Knops usually continues Nc3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Knops usually continues d3 (38.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Knops usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 89.3% | 54.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.7% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 94.4% | 52.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Peter Knops's chess games
All 110 games by Peter Knops in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 44 wins, 32 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| D05 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Gerd Putzbach | 2,297 | ch-Pinneberg | B81 |
| Oct 2009 | Theo-Heinz Gollasch | 2,129 | ch-Pinneberg | B01 |
| Sep 2005 | Klaus van Riesen | 2,118 | ch-Pinneberg | B23 |
| Oct 2009 | Raymond Schroeder | 2,075 | ch-Pinneberg | E04 |
| Sep 2005 | Marc Michael Homm | 2,055 | ch-Pinneberg | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pinneberg | 2010 | 41 | 27.5 | 2,010 |
| Hamburg Junge Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,004 |
| 4th Wichern Open | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,108 |
| 5th Hamburg HSK Elo Open | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,005 |
| 2nd SVE Seniors Open | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 2,020 |
| Hamburg-ch Qual | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 1,903 |
| Hamburg League qual | 2004 | 7 | 2 | 1,738 |
| 1st Blankenese Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,829 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Knops's chess games?
110 games by Peter Knops, from Jul 2005 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 Peter Knops has played.
What does Peter Knops play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Peter Knops opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Knops answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Peter Knops play as White?
As White, Peter Knops's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); King's Indian Attack (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Bishop's Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Knops play as Black?
As Black, Peter Knops most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Peter Knops's FIDE rating?
Peter Knops is currently rated 2,031 in classical chess, 1,950 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,079 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Peter Knops played?
Our database contains 110 games by Peter Knops, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 32 draws, 34 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Knops?
110 games by Peter Knops 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.