Rainer Buhmann vs Alexander Donchenko
GM Rainer Buhmann (2547) · GM Alexander Donchenko (2635)
Rainer Buhmann and Alexander Donchenko have played 25 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2009 and the most recent in Oct 2021. Buhmann leads 2 wins to 16 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (72% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Buhmann | Draws | Donchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buhmann with White | 13 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| Donchenko with White | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Buhmann | Draws | Donchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 20 | 1 | 4 | 15 |
| Classical | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Buhmann | Draws | Donchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B13 | Colle System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Rainer Buhmann | Alexander Donchenko | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Bundesliga 1920 |
| Feb 2021 | Alexander Donchenko | Rainer Buhmann | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Hobbits Invitational |
| Feb 2021 | Rainer Buhmann | Alexander Donchenko | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Hobbits Invitational |
| Feb 2021 | Alexander Donchenko | Rainer Buhmann | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Hobbits Invitational |
| Feb 2021 | Rainer Buhmann | Alexander Donchenko | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Hobbits Invitational |
| Feb 2021 | Alexander Donchenko | Rainer Buhmann | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | Hobbits Invitational |
| Feb 2021 | Rainer Buhmann | Alexander Donchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | Hobbits Invitational |
| Feb 2021 | Rainer Buhmann | Alexander Donchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Hobbits Invitational |
| Feb 2021 | Rainer Buhmann | Alexander Donchenko | 0-1 | Colle System | Hobbits Invitational |
| Feb 2021 | Rainer Buhmann | Alexander Donchenko | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Hobbits Invitational |
| Feb 2021 | Alexander Donchenko | Rainer Buhmann | 1-0 | French: Exchange Variation | Hobbits Invitational |
| Feb 2021 | Rainer Buhmann | Alexander Donchenko | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Hobbits Invitational |
| Feb 2021 | Alexander Donchenko | Rainer Buhmann | 1-0 | French Defense | Hobbits Invitational |
| Feb 2021 | Rainer Buhmann | Alexander Donchenko | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Hobbits Invitational |
| Feb 2021 | Alexander Donchenko | Rainer Buhmann | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Hobbits Invitational |
| Feb 2021 | Alexander Donchenko | Rainer Buhmann | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Hobbits Invitational |
| Feb 2021 | Alexander Donchenko | Rainer Buhmann | 1-0 | Italian Game | Hobbits Invitational |
| Feb 2021 | Rainer Buhmann | Alexander Donchenko | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Hobbits Invitational |
| Feb 2021 | Alexander Donchenko | Rainer Buhmann | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Hobbits Invitational |
| Feb 2021 | Rainer Buhmann | Alexander Donchenko | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Hobbits Invitational |
| Feb 2021 | Rainer Buhmann | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | Colle System | Hobbits Invitational |
| Sep 2019 | Alexander Donchenko | Rainer Buhmann | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-GER Rapid 45th |
| Sep 2013 | Alexander Donchenko | Rainer Buhmann | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 84th ch-GER |
| Mar 2012 | Rainer Buhmann | Alexander Donchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | 83rd ch-GER |
| Feb 2009 | Alexander Donchenko | Rainer Buhmann | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2nd Pfalz Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Rainer Buhmann and Alexander Donchenko?
In 25 recorded games, Rainer Buhmann has 2 wins, Alexander Donchenko has 16 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Rainer Buhmann and Alexander Donchenko played each other?
Our database records 25 games between them, from Feb 2009 to Oct 2021.
What openings do Rainer Buhmann and Alexander Donchenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.