Prepare against Simon Knudsen
FM · DEU · World #6,411 classical · FIDE ID 12985546
When preparing against Simon Knudsen, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 36.4% over 33 games.
Our database contains 275 games by Simon Knudsen, covering Jun 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Simon Knudsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon 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 | 2,237 | 2,312 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,196 | 2,243 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,406 | 2,406 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 275 | 105 | 87 | 83 | 38.2% |
| As White | 134 | 61 | 39 | 34 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 141 | 44 | 48 | 49 | 31.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Knudsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Knudsen's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 123 | 91.8% | 60.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.0% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues d4 (73.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Knudsen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 58.6% | 48.8% |
| g6 | 21 | 30.0% | 54.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.7% | 87.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 54.8% | 39.1% |
| d5 | 11 | 26.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 19.0% | 62.5% |
Simon Knudsen's chess games
All 275 games by Simon Knudsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - 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: 105 wins, 87 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 22 | 10/5/7 | 45.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 33 | 12/10/11 | 36.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Santiago Avila Pavas | 2,511 | Titled Tue Early | B03 |
| Jan 2024 | Ruben Gideon Koellner | 2,482 | 34th Staufer Open | D05 |
| Jan 2025 | Antoni Kozak | 2,426 | Titled Tue Early | C41 |
| Jan 2024 | Thilo Ehmann | 2,369 | 34th Staufer-Open 2024 | B51 |
| Dec 2025 | Klaudia Kulon | 2,361 | 2nd Bundesliga Nord 25-26 | C58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-A | 2019 | 36 | 21 | 1,993 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,258 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2019 | 12 | 4 | 2,063 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,266 |
| 44th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,993 |
| 31st Kiel Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,177 |
| Wachtebeke Open | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,122 |
| 10th London Classic Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,164 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Knudsen's chess games?
275 games by Simon Knudsen, from Jun 2014 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 Simon Knudsen has played.
What does Simon Knudsen play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Simon Knudsen opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Knudsen answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...g6 (30% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games).
What openings does Simon Knudsen play as White?
As White, Simon Knudsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (14 games, 35.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 69.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Knudsen play as Black?
As Black, Simon Knudsen most often plays: Modern Defense (33 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Simon Knudsen's FIDE rating?
Simon Knudsen is currently rated 2,237 in classical chess, 2,196 in rapid and 2,406 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,312 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Simon Knudsen played?
Our database contains 275 games by Simon Knudsen, covering Jun 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 87 draws, 83 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Knudsen?
275 games by Simon 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.