Alexandros Papasimakopoulos vs Frank Buchenau
IM Alexandros Papasimakopoulos (2353) · FM Frank Buchenau (2178)
Alexandros Papasimakopoulos and Frank Buchenau have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2021 and the most recent in Aug 2025. Papasimakopoulos leads 8 wins to 3, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Winawer Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Papasimakopoulos | Draws | Buchenau |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papasimakopoulos with White | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Buchenau with White | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Papasimakopoulos | Draws | Buchenau |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Papasimakopoulos | Draws | Buchenau |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E23 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C11 | French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Frank Buchenau | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2025 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Frank Buchenau | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2025 | Frank Buchenau | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2024 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Frank Buchenau | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2023 | Frank Buchenau | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2023 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Frank Buchenau | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2022 | Frank Buchenau | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Frank Buchenau | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 0-1 | French Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Frank Buchenau | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2021 | Frank Buchenau | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2021 | Frank Buchenau | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexandros Papasimakopoulos and Frank Buchenau?
In 11 recorded games, Alexandros Papasimakopoulos has 8 wins, Frank Buchenau has 3 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Alexandros Papasimakopoulos and Frank Buchenau played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Apr 2021 to Aug 2025.
What openings do Alexandros Papasimakopoulos and Frank Buchenau play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Winawer Variation (3 games), followed by the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.