Rainer Knaak vs Lubomir Ftacnik
GM Rainer Knaak (2381) · GM Lubomir Ftacnik (2408)
Rainer Knaak and Lubomir Ftacnik have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 1978 and the most recent in Nov 2024. Knaak leads 4 wins to 4, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Knaak | Draws | Ftacnik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knaak with White | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Ftacnik with White | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Knaak | Draws | Ftacnik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Knaak | Draws | Ftacnik |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A17 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | R Knaak | Lubomir Ftacnik | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | 32nd World Senior 65+ |
| Oct 2024 | R Knaak | Lubomir Ftacnik | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 22nd ch-Euro Seniors |
| May 2024 | Lubomir Ftacnik | Rainer Knaak | 1-0 | Réti Opening | chT-EU Seniors 65 |
| Nov 2023 | Rainer Knaak | Lubomir Ftacnik | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 31st Wch Seniors 65 |
| Sep 2023 | Rainer Knaak | Lubomir Ftacnik | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | WchT Seniors 65 |
| Oct 2003 | Lubomir Ftacnik | Rainer Knaak | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 19th EU-Cup |
| Sep 1983 | Rainer Knaak | Lubomir Ftacnik | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Bratislava |
| Mar 1983 | Lubomir Ftacnik | Rainer Knaak | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Tirnavia Reti Memorial-05 |
| Jun 1980 | Lubomir Ftacnik | Rainer Knaak | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Capablanca Memorial-16 Premier II |
| Mar 1980 | Rainer Knaak | Lubomir Ftacnik | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | Tirnavia Reti Memorial-02 |
| Sep 1978 | Rainer Knaak | Lubomir Ftacnik | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | DDR-CSR Match |
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What is the head-to-head score between Rainer Knaak and Lubomir Ftacnik?
In 11 recorded games, Rainer Knaak has 4 wins, Lubomir Ftacnik has 4 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Rainer Knaak and Lubomir Ftacnik played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Sep 1978 to Nov 2024.
What openings do Rainer Knaak and Lubomir Ftacnik play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games), followed by the Grünfeld Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.