Rainer Knaak vs Raj Tischbierek

GM Rainer Knaak (2381) · GM Raj Tischbierek (2394)

Knaak wins

draws

Tischbierek wins

games

Rainer Knaak and Raj Tischbierek have played 31 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 1977 and the most recent in Oct 2020. Knaak leads 13 wins to 5, with 13 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games). The average game between them lasted 32 moves.

Results by color

Split	Games	Knaak	Draws	Tischbierek
Knaak with White	14	5	7	2
Tischbierek with White	17	8	6	3

Results by time format

Format	Games	Knaak	Draws	Tischbierek
Classical	29	12	12	5
Rapid	2	1	1	0

Openings in their games

ECO	Opening	Games	Knaak	Draws	Tischbierek
E59	Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System	4	2	2	0
C06	French: Tarrasch Variation	4	2	1	1
C19	French: Winawer Variation	3	2	0	1
E58	Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System	2	1	0	1
C18	French: Winawer Variation	2	0	2	0
D16	Slav Defense	2	1	0	1
B00	Nimzowitsch Defense	2	1	1	0
C08	French: Tarrasch Variation	1	0	0	1

Most recent 30 of 31 games

Date	White	Black	Result	Opening	Event
Oct 2020	Raj Tischbierek	Rainer Knaak	0-1	Hungarian Opening	ch-GER Leipzig Masters rapid
Oct 2008	Raj Tischbierek	Rainer Knaak	0-1	Nimzowitsch Defense	Bundesliga 2008-09
Jan 1997	Rainer Knaak	Raj Tischbierek	1/2-1/2	Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System	Bundesliga 1996-97
Jan 1996	Rainer Knaak	Raj Tischbierek	1/2-1/2	Queen's Gambit Accepted	Bundesliga 1995-96
Jan 1993	Raj Tischbierek	Rainer Knaak	0-1	French: Classical Variation	Bundesliga 1992-93
Mar 1992	Raj Tischbierek	Rainer Knaak	1/2-1/2	French: Classical Variation	8th Bad Woerishofen Open
Apr 1989	Rainer Knaak	Raj Tischbierek	1-0	Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System	Thaelmann Memorial
Feb 1989	Raj Tischbierek	Rainer Knaak	0-1	French: Classical Variation	ch-DDR 38th
Oct 1988	Raj Tischbierek	Rainer Knaak	1/2-1/2	French: Winawer Variation	Berlin rap
Jan 1988	Rainer Knaak	Raj Tischbierek	1/2-1/2	Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System	ch-DDR 37th
Aug 1987	Rainer Knaak	Raj Tischbierek	1/2-1/2	Indian Defense	Berlin East AdW 4th
Jan 1987	Raj Tischbierek	Rainer Knaak	1-0	French: Winawer Variation	Halle DSV
Jan 1987	Raj Tischbierek	Rainer Knaak	1/2-1/2	French: Winawer Variation	ch-DDR 36th
Jan 1986	Raj Tischbierek	Rainer Knaak	0-1	French: Winawer Variation	Leipzig BKL
Jan 1986	Raj Tischbierek	Rainer Knaak	1/2-1/2	French: Winawer Variation	Leipzig DSV
Jan 1986	Raj Tischbierek	Rainer Knaak	0-1	French: Winawer Variation	ch-DDR 35th
Nov 1985	Rainer Knaak	Raj Tischbierek	1-0	Slav Defense	Dresden Eisenbahner Schachturnier
Apr 1985	Rainer Knaak	Raj Tischbierek	0-1	Slav Defense	Potsdam DSV
Feb 1985	Raj Tischbierek	Rainer Knaak	1/2-1/2	French: Tarrasch Variation	ch-DDR 34 Final
Aug 1984	Rainer Knaak	Raj Tischbierek	0-1	Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System	Rostock-10 GM Group
Apr 1984	Rainer Knaak	Raj Tischbierek	1-0	Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System	Leipzig Baukombinat
Feb 1984	Raj Tischbierek	Rainer Knaak	1-0	French: Tarrasch Variation	ch-DDR 33 Final
Jan 1984	Rainer Knaak	Raj Tischbierek	1/2-1/2	Nimzowitsch Defense	Vilcea Festival
Dec 1983	Rainer Knaak	Raj Tischbierek	1/2-1/2	Slav Defense	Leipzig DSV
Feb 1983	Raj Tischbierek	Rainer Knaak	0-1	French: Tarrasch Variation	ch-DDR 32 Final
Feb 1982	Rainer Knaak	Raj Tischbierek	1/2-1/2	Ruy Lopez: Closed	ch-DDR 31 Final
Jan 1982	Rainer Knaak	Raj Tischbierek	1-0	Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System	Leipzig Baukombinat
Jun 1981	Raj Tischbierek	Rainer Knaak	0-1	French: Tarrasch Variation	Halle DSV International-04
Feb 1981	Rainer Knaak	Raj Tischbierek	1-0	Slav Defense	ch-DDR 30 Final
Feb 1980	Raj Tischbierek	Rainer Knaak	1-0	French: Tarrasch Variation	ch-DDR 29 Final

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Rainer Knaak and Raj Tischbierek?

In 31 recorded games, Rainer Knaak has 13 wins, Raj Tischbierek has 5 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.

How many times have Rainer Knaak and Raj Tischbierek played each other?

Our database records 31 games between them, from Nov 1977 to Oct 2020.

What openings do Rainer Knaak and Raj Tischbierek play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games), followed by the French: Tarrasch Variation (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.