Prepare against Ragnar Knudsen
Norway · World #28,256 classical · FIDE ID 1503804
Our database contains 90 games by Ragnar Knudsen, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ragnar Knudsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ragnar 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 | 1,996 | 2,023 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,964 | 1,973 | Jan 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,930 | 2,007 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 30 | 45 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As White | 48 | 16 | 27 | 5 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 42 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ragnar Knudsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ragnar Knudsen's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 17 | 35.4% | 52.9% |
| c4 | 10 | 20.8% | 70.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 16.7% | 68.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 8.3% | 87.5% |
| a3 | 3 | 6.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 52.9% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 52.9% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 28.6% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Ragnar Knudsen's chess games
All 90 games by Ragnar 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: 30 wins, 45 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Bror Thanke | 2,172 | chT-NOR 0001 | B01 |
| Apr 2012 | Helge A. Rangoy | 1,808 | Halden Spring A | D37 |
| Jan 2011 | Helge Rangoy | 1,746 | Halden Autumn | A06 |
| Oct 2011 | Anita Gholami | 1,708 | Oslo Open ELO | B01 |
| Jan 2011 | Anker Aasum | 1,532 | Halden Autumn | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troll Masters | 2003 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,033 |
| ch-Halden CC | 2012 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,716 |
| Molde Open A | 1991 | 9 | 7 | – |
| chT-NOR east 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 1 | 1,836 |
| Oslo Open ELO | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,926 |
| Molde | 1990 | 8 | 7 | – |
| ch-NOR Open | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,144 |
| Halden Autumn | 2011 | 7 | 6.5 | 1,703 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ragnar Knudsen's chess games?
90 games by Ragnar 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 Ragnar Knudsen has played.
What does Ragnar Knudsen play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Ragnar Knudsen opens with 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ragnar Knudsen answers 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Ragnar Knudsen play as White?
As White, Ragnar Knudsen's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ragnar Knudsen play as Black?
As Black, Ragnar Knudsen most often plays: Benoni Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Ragnar Knudsen's FIDE rating?
Ragnar Knudsen is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess, 1,964 in rapid and 1,930 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,023 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Ragnar Knudsen played?
Our database contains 90 games by Ragnar Knudsen, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 45 draws, 15 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ragnar Knudsen?
90 games by Ragnar 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.