Prepare against Volker Knolmayer
DEU · World #85,372 classical · FIDE ID 24629928
When preparing against Volker Knolmayer, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 61 games by Volker Knolmayer, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Volker Knolmayer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Volker Knolmayer 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 | 1,773 | 1,792 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,788 | 1,788 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,791 | 1,827 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 25 | 7 | 29 | 41.0% |
| As White | 33 | 18 | 3 | 12 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 28 | 7 | 4 | 17 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Volker Knolmayer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Volker Knolmayer's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 100.0% | 59.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Knolmayer usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Knolmayer usually continues Be2 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Knolmayer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 78.6% | 45.5% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Volker Knolmayer's chess games
All 61 games by Volker Knolmayer in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 25 wins, 7 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C46 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Horst Eidam | 1,932 | 21st Leipzig VfB Open | C54 |
| May 2009 | Karl Heiler | 1,860 | chB-Stuttgart int | B01 |
| May 2009 | Andrea Srokovskiy | 1,809 | chB-Stuttgart int | B01 |
| Jan 1998 | Friedrich Loechner | 1,725 | Filseck Open 2nd | D26 |
| Mar 2014 | Julia Halas | 1,579 | 21st Leipzig VfB Open | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2016 | 26 | 15.5 | 1,677 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 1,820 |
| 21st Leipzig VfB Open | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,641 |
| Filseck Open 2nd | 1998 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,590 |
| 1st Filseck Open | 1997 | 7 | 4 | – |
| Bad Harzburg Open | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1,782 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Volker Knolmayer's chess games?
61 games by Volker Knolmayer, from Jul 2005 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 Volker Knolmayer has played.
What does Volker Knolmayer play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Volker Knolmayer opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Volker Knolmayer answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...Nc6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Volker Knolmayer play as White?
As White, Volker Knolmayer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Volker Knolmayer play as Black?
As Black, Volker Knolmayer most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Volker Knolmayer's FIDE rating?
Volker Knolmayer is currently rated 1,773 in classical chess, 1,788 in rapid and 1,791 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,792 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Volker Knolmayer played?
Our database contains 61 games by Volker Knolmayer, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 7 draws, 29 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Volker Knolmayer?
61 games by Volker Knolmayer 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.