Rainer Knaak vs Joachim Brueggemann
GM Rainer Knaak (2381) · IM Joachim Brueggemann (2244)
Rainer Knaak and Joachim Brueggemann have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 1967 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Knaak leads 7 wins to 2, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Knaak | Draws | Brueggemann |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knaak with White | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Brueggemann with White | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Knaak | Draws | Brueggemann |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Knaak | Draws | Brueggemann |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A10 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Rainer Knaak | Joachim Brueggemann | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | German Chess Championship 2026 | Seniors 65+ |
| Feb 1982 | Joachim Brueggemann | Rainer Knaak | 0-1 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | ch-DDR 31 Final |
| Feb 1978 | Rainer Knaak | Joachim Brueggemann | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-DDR 27 Final |
| Feb 1973 | Rainer Knaak | Joachim Brueggemann | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-DDR22 Final |
| Feb 1972 | Rainer Knaak | Joachim Brueggemann | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | ch-DDR21 Final |
| Feb 1971 | Rainer Knaak | Joachim Brueggemann | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | ch-DDR20 Final |
| Sep 1970 | Joachim Brueggemann | Rainer Knaak | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Zinnowitz Junior 07 |
| Feb 1970 | Joachim Brueggemann | Rainer Knaak | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-DDR19 Final |
| Aug 1968 | Joachim Brueggemann | Rainer Knaak | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | ch-DDR U18 |
| Aug 1967 | Joachim Brueggemann | Rainer Knaak | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-DDR U18 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Rainer Knaak and Joachim Brueggemann?
In 10 recorded games, Rainer Knaak has 7 wins, Joachim Brueggemann has 2 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Rainer Knaak and Joachim Brueggemann played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Aug 1967 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Rainer Knaak and Joachim Brueggemann play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (1 games), followed by the Hungarian Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.