Rainer Knaak vs Thomas Paehtz
GM Rainer Knaak (2389) · GM Thomas Paehtz (2313)
Rainer Knaak and Thomas Paehtz have played 24 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 1972 and the most recent in Oct 2020. Knaak leads 12 wins to 5, with 7 draws (71% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Exchange Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Knaak | Draws | Paehtz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knaak with White | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Paehtz with White | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Knaak | Draws | Paehtz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 23 | 11 | 7 | 5 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Knaak | Draws | Paehtz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A55 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Rainer Knaak | Thomas Paehtz | 1-0 | English Defense | ch-GER Leipzig Masters rapid |
| Feb 1989 | Thomas Sr Paehtz | Rainer Knaak | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-DDR 38th |
| Aug 1988 | Rainer Knaak | Thomas Sr Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Dresden DSV |
| Jan 1988 | Rainer Knaak | Thomas Sr Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-DDR 37th |
| Jan 1987 | Thomas Sr Paehtz | Rainer Knaak | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | Kecskemet Toth Memorial |
| Jan 1987 | Rainer Knaak | Thomas Sr Paehtz | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-DDR 36th |
| Jan 1987 | Rainer Knaak | Thomas Sr Paehtz | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Halle DSV |
| Jan 1986 | Rainer Knaak | Thomas Sr Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-DDR 35th |
| Apr 1985 | Thomas Sr Paehtz | Rainer Knaak | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Potsdam DSV |
| Feb 1985 | Rainer Knaak | Thomas Sr Paehtz | 0-1 | King's Indian: Sämisch | ch-DDR 34 Final |
| Aug 1984 | Thomas Sr Paehtz | Rainer Knaak | 0-1 | London System | Rostock-10 GM Group |
| Apr 1984 | Rainer Knaak | Thomas Sr Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Leipzig Baukombinat |
| Feb 1984 | Rainer Knaak | Thomas Sr Paehtz | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | ch-DDR 33 Final |
| Dec 1983 | Thomas Sr Paehtz | Rainer Knaak | 0-1 | French: Exchange Variation | Leipzig DSV |
| Feb 1983 | Rainer Knaak | Thomas Sr Paehtz | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-DDR 32 Final |
| Feb 1982 | Thomas Sr Paehtz | Rainer Knaak | 0-1 | Nimzowitsch Defense | ch-DDR 31 Final |
| Feb 1981 | Rainer Knaak | Thomas Sr Paehtz | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | ch-DDR 30 Final |
| Feb 1980 | Rainer Knaak | Thomas Sr Paehtz | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | ch-DDR 29 Final |
| Sep 1979 | Thomas Sr Paehtz | Rainer Knaak | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Berlin East DDR 30years+ |
| Feb 1975 | Rainer Knaak | Thomas Sr Paehtz | 0-1 | King's Indian Attack | ch-DDR24 Final |
| Dec 1974 | Rainer Knaak | Thomas Sr Paehtz | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | 19th Meissen Junior |
| Sep 1974 | Thomas Sr Paehtz | Rainer Knaak | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Halle DSV International-01 |
| Feb 1974 | Thomas Sr Paehtz | Rainer Knaak | 1-0 | Modern Defense | ch-DDR23 Final |
| Dec 1972 | Thomas Sr Paehtz | Rainer Knaak | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Straussberg Weihnachtsturnier-10 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Rainer Knaak and Thomas Paehtz?
In 24 recorded games, Rainer Knaak has 12 wins, Thomas Paehtz has 5 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Rainer Knaak and Thomas Paehtz played each other?
Our database records 24 games between them, from Dec 1972 to Oct 2020.
What openings do Rainer Knaak and Thomas Paehtz play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Exchange Variation (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.