Rainer Knaak vs Uwe Boensch
GM Rainer Knaak (2381) · GM Uwe Boensch (2431)
Rainer Knaak and Uwe Boensch have played 43 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 1974 and the most recent in Oct 2023. Knaak leads 11 wins to 10, with 22 draws (49% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Knaak | Draws | Boensch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knaak with White | 25 | 9 | 11 | 5 |
| Boensch with White | 18 | 2 | 11 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Knaak | Draws | Boensch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 41 | 11 | 21 | 9 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Knaak | Draws | Boensch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| E94 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 43 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Rainer Knaak | Uwe Boensch | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Dresden Uhlmann Mem |
| Oct 2020 | Rainer Knaak | Uwe Boensch | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-GER Leipzig Masters rapid |
| Jan 1993 | Rainer Knaak | Uwe Boensch | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Bundesliga 1992-93 |
| Jan 1993 | Rainer Knaak | Uwe Boensch | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Altensteig A |
| Dec 1992 | Uwe Boensch | Rainer Knaak | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Baden-Baden |
| Jan 1990 | Rainer Knaak | Uwe Boensch | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Stara Zagora zt-B |
| Apr 1989 | Rainer Knaak | Uwe Boensch | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Thaelmann Memorial |
| Mar 1989 | Uwe Boensch | Rainer Knaak | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Lugano Open |
| Feb 1989 | Rainer Knaak | Uwe Boensch | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | ch-DDR 38th |
| Aug 1988 | Uwe Boensch | Rainer Knaak | 0-1 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | Dresden DSV |
| Jan 1988 | Uwe Boensch | Rainer Knaak | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | Thaelmann Memorial |
| Feb 1987 | Rainer Knaak | Uwe Boensch | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | ch-DDR 36th |
| Jan 1987 | Rainer Knaak | Uwe Boensch | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Halle DSV |
| Jan 1987 | Uwe Boensch | Rainer Knaak | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Balatonbereny Open |
| Mar 1986 | Rainer Knaak | Uwe Boensch | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | 02nd Budapest Spring Open |
| Mar 1986 | Uwe Boensch | Rainer Knaak | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-DDR 35th playoff |
| Jan 1986 | Uwe Boensch | Rainer Knaak | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Leipzig BKL |
| Jan 1986 | Uwe Boensch | Rainer Knaak | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-DDR 35th |
| Jan 1986 | Uwe Boensch | Rainer Knaak | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Leipzig DSV |
| Nov 1985 | Rainer Knaak | Uwe Boensch | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Dresden Eisenbahner Schachturnier |
| Apr 1985 | Uwe Boensch | Rainer Knaak | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Potsdam DSV |
| Feb 1985 | Uwe Boensch | Rainer Knaak | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-DDR 34 Final |
| Aug 1984 | Rainer Knaak | Uwe Boensch | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Rostock-10 GM Group |
| Dec 1983 | Rainer Knaak | Uwe Boensch | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Leipzig DSV |
| Feb 1983 | Uwe Boensch | Rainer Knaak | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-DDR 32 Final |
| Dec 1982 | Uwe Boensch | Rainer Knaak | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | Halle BSG Buna GM Turnier 2002 |
| Oct 1982 | Uwe Boensch | Rainer Knaak | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Berlin East DSV |
| Feb 1982 | Uwe Boensch | Rainer Knaak | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-DDR 31 Final |
| Dec 1981 | Rainer Knaak | Uwe Boensch | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Halle BSG Buna GM Turnier 01 |
| Jun 1981 | Uwe Boensch | Rainer Knaak | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Halle DSV International-04 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Rainer Knaak and Uwe Boensch?
In 43 recorded games, Rainer Knaak has 11 wins, Uwe Boensch has 10 wins, and they have drawn 22 times.
How many times have Rainer Knaak and Uwe Boensch played each other?
Our database records 43 games between them, from Feb 1974 to Oct 2023.
What openings do Rainer Knaak and Uwe Boensch play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (4 games), followed by the Indian Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.