Prepare against Roland Knechtel
FM · DEU · World #12,932 classical · FIDE ID 4627768
When preparing against Roland Knechtel, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (37%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 622 games by Roland Knechtel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roland Knechtel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roland Knechtel 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 | 2,129 | 2,310 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,141 | 2,217 | Mar 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,117 | 2,249 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 622 | 258 | 174 | 190 | 41.5% |
| As White | 310 | 147 | 84 | 79 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 312 | 111 | 90 | 111 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roland Knechtel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roland Knechtel's side.
First moves as White (310 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 260 | 83.9% | 60.8% |
| c4 | 23 | 7.4% | 69.6% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 11 | 3.5% | 59.1% |
| b4 | 3 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 60.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Knechtel usually continues c4 (52.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Knechtel usually continues c4 (70.9% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Knechtel usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 69.6% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Knechtel usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Knechtel usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Knechtel usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 84 | 68.9% | 53.0% |
| c6 | 29 | 23.8% | 48.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 43 | 37.4% | 38.4% |
| Nf6 | 39 | 33.9% | 48.7% |
| g6 | 30 | 26.1% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Roland Knechtel's chess games
All 622 games by Roland Knechtel 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: 258 wins, 174 draws, 190 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 33 | 12/10/11 | 36.4% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 32 | 16/9/7 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 26 | 17/7/2 | 65.4% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 9/5/7 | 42.9% |
| A31 | English Opening | 18 | 6/9/3 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 15 | 10/1/4 | 66.7% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 43 | 18/12/13 | 41.9% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 39 | 16/11/12 | 41.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 23 | 8/10/5 | 34.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 21 | 5/4/12 | 23.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 10/3/7 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2004 | Marko Tratar | 2,473 | 13th Donau Open | A41 |
| Dec 2001 | Harald Schneider-Zinner | 2,349 | 10th Donau Open | E12 |
| Feb 2003 | Christian Kratochwil | 2,319 | chT2W-AUT 0203 | A51 |
| Oct 2014 | Reiner Huch | 2,309 | chT-AUT2W 1415 | D15 |
| Feb 2016 | Robert Perhinig | 2,305 | chT2M-AUT 1516 | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bayern | 2016 | 36 | 21.5 | 2,274 |
| ch-Niederbayern A | 1998 | 27 | 18 | 2,333 |
| Prague Holiday M31 | 2015 | 17 | 12 | 2,257 |
| chT2W-AUT 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 2,254 |
| chT2W-AUT 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,180 |
| Regionalliga SO 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,069 |
| 19th Seefeld Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,212 |
| Landesliga Sued 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,275 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roland Knechtel's chess games?
622 games by Roland Knechtel, 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 Roland Knechtel has played.
What does Roland Knechtel play on the first move as White?
Across 310 games with White in our database, Roland Knechtel opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roland Knechtel answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games).
What openings does Roland Knechtel play as White?
As White, Roland Knechtel's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (33 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (32 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (26 games, 65.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 310 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roland Knechtel play as Black?
As Black, Roland Knechtel most often plays: Modern Defense (43 games, 41.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (39 games, 41.0% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 312 games.
What is Roland Knechtel's FIDE rating?
Roland Knechtel is currently rated 2,129 in classical chess, 2,141 in rapid and 2,117 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,310 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Roland Knechtel played?
Our database contains 622 games by Roland Knechtel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 258 wins, 174 draws, 190 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roland Knechtel?
622 games by Roland Knechtel 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.