Prepare against Torben Knuedel
IM · DEU · World #3,451 classical · FIDE ID 16208820
Our database contains 453 games by Torben Knuedel, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Torben Knuedel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Torben Knuedel 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 | 2,321 | 2,390 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,243 | 2,293 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,418 | 2,453 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 453 | 208 | 116 | 129 | 45.9% |
| As White | 226 | 115 | 54 | 57 | 50.9% |
| As Black | 227 | 93 | 62 | 72 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Torben Knuedel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Torben Knuedel's side.
First moves as White (226 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 215 | 95.1% | 62.8% |
| d4 | 11 | 4.9% | 63.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 62.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Knuedel usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Knuedel usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Knuedel usually continues d4 (65.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 63.6% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Knuedel usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Knuedel usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Knuedel usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 90 | 75.6% | 54.4% |
| c5 | 13 | 10.9% | 76.9% |
| e6 | 12 | 10.1% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 69 | 87.3% | 48.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.1% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.8% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Torben Knuedel's chess games
All 453 games by Torben Knuedel in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 208 wins, 116 draws, 129 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 35 | 19/7/9 | 54.3% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 12/6/1 | 63.2% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 27 | 13/5/9 | 48.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 23 | 3/11/9 | 13.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A45 | London System | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,660 | ch-GER Blitz | C11 |
| May 2025 | V Sivuk | 2,501 | Norway Chess Open GM | B06 |
| Jun 2025 | Platon Galperin | 2,494 | Norway Chess Open GM | B15 |
| Oct 2024 | Hagen Poetsch | 2,490 | DSEM | B43 |
| Sep 2025 | P Zelbel | 2,483 | 2nd Bundesliga Nord 25-26 | C84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Blitz | 2025 | 29 | 18 | 2,479 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2024 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,170 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2023 | 26 | 16.5 | 2,287 |
| German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Men | 2026 | 23 | 13.5 | 2,430 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2019 | 18 | 11 | 2,259 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2021 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,148 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2018 | 14 | 8 | 1,977 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2016 | 14 | 10 | 1,674 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Torben Knuedel's chess games?
453 games by Torben Knuedel, from Jul 2015 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 Torben Knuedel has played.
What does Torben Knuedel play on the first move as White?
Across 226 games with White in our database, Torben Knuedel opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Torben Knuedel answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Torben Knuedel play as White?
As White, Torben Knuedel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (35 games, 54.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 63.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 226 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Torben Knuedel play as Black?
As Black, Torben Knuedel most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (27 games, 48.1% win rate); Catalan (23 games, 13.0% win rate); Italian Game (17 games, 52.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 227 games.
What is Torben Knuedel's FIDE rating?
Torben Knuedel is currently rated 2,321 in classical chess, 2,243 in rapid and 2,418 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,390 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Torben Knuedel played?
Our database contains 453 games by Torben Knuedel, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 208 wins, 116 draws, 129 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Torben Knuedel?
453 games by Torben Knuedel 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.