Prepare against Rudi Knors
Belgium · World #30,300 classical · FIDE ID 203173
When preparing against Rudi Knors, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 37.9% over 29 games.
Our database contains 250 games by Rudi Knors, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Rudi Knors's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rudi Knors 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 | 1,984 | 2,128 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,050 | 2,093 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,111 | 2,118 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 250 | 93 | 85 | 72 | 37.2% |
| As White | 127 | 46 | 49 | 32 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 123 | 47 | 36 | 40 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rudi Knors's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rudi Knors's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 77 | 60.6% | 53.2% |
| e4 | 43 | 33.9% | 57.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 4.7% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 53.2% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Knors usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Knors usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Knors usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 57.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Knors usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Knors usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Knors usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 36 | 78.3% | 36.1% |
| c5 | 7 | 15.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 69.4% | 60.3% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 16.3% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 12.2% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Rudi Knors's chess games
All 250 games by Rudi Knors in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 93 wins, 85 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 29 | 11/10/8 | 37.9% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Marius Chiricuta | 2,310 | Val Thorens Open | B22 |
| Oct 2011 | Stefano De Eccher | 2,259 | 33rd Arco Open | B12 |
| Oct 2010 | Klaus-Michael Buck | 2,257 | 32nd Arco Open | A00 |
| Oct 2009 | Jonathan I M Grant | 2,249 | 31st Arco Open | D45 |
| Oct 2006 | Valerio Luciani | 2,229 | 28th Arco Open | A88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BEL 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,009 |
| chT-BEL 9899 | 1999 | 10 | 3 | 2,058 |
| chT-BEL 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 4 | 2,102 |
| 34th Arco Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,045 |
| Brasschaat Open + Senioren 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,032 |
| chT2-BEL 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,185 |
| 28th Arco Open | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,188 |
| 41st Arco Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,045 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rudi Knors's chess games?
250 games by Rudi Knors, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Rudi Knors has played.
What does Rudi Knors play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Rudi Knors opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rudi Knors answers 1...c6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games).
What openings does Rudi Knors play as White?
As White, Rudi Knors's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rudi Knors play as Black?
As Black, Rudi Knors most often plays: Slav Defense (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (14 games, 21.4% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Rudi Knors's FIDE rating?
Rudi Knors is currently rated 1,984 in classical chess, 2,050 in rapid and 2,111 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,128 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Rudi Knors played?
Our database contains 250 games by Rudi Knors, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 85 draws, 72 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rudi Knors?
250 games by Rudi Knors 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.