Robert Kempinski vs Michal Krasenkow
GM Robert Kempinski (2507) · GM Michal Krasenkow (2503)
Robert Kempinski and Michal Krasenkow have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1995 and the most recent in Sep 2026. Kempinski leads 3 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 10 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Rat Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kempinski | Draws | Krasenkow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kempinski with White | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
| Krasenkow with White | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kempinski | Draws | Krasenkow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 18 | 2 | 10 | 6 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kempinski | Draws | Krasenkow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A64 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D31 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Robert Kempinski | Michal Krasenkow | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Polish Team Championships Division 1 |
| Apr 2021 | Michal Krasenkow | Robert Kempinski | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-POL 78th |
| Apr 2021 | Robert Kempinski | Michal Krasenkow | 1-0 | Rat Defense | ch-POL 78th |
| Jul 2014 | Michal Krasenkow | Robert Kempinski | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 12th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A |
| Sep 2012 | Robert Kempinski | Michal Krasenkow | 0-1 | Slav Defense | chT-POL |
| Sep 2010 | Robert Kempinski | Michal Krasenkow | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | chT-POL 66th |
| Aug 2008 | Robert Kempinski | Michal Krasenkow | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Warsaw Najdorf Memorial |
| May 2004 | Robert Kempinski | Michal Krasenkow | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-POL |
| May 2003 | Robert Kempinski | Michal Krasenkow | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | ch-POL 60th |
| Apr 2002 | Michal Krasenkow | Robert Kempinski | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-POL 59th |
| Mar 2001 | Michal Krasenkow | Robert Kempinski | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | ch-POL 58th |
| May 2000 | Robert Kempinski | Michal Krasenkow | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-POL 57th |
| Sep 1997 | Robert Kempinski | Michal Krasenkow | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 53rd chT-POL |
| Jan 1997 | Robert Kempinski | Michal Krasenkow | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-POL 54th |
| Jan 1997 | Michal Krasenkow | Robert Kempinski | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | ch-POL playoff |
| Jan 1997 | Robert Kempinski | Michal Krasenkow | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | ch-POL playoff |
| Dec 1996 | Michal Krasenkow | Robert Kempinski | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | chT-POL 52nd |
| Jan 1996 | Robert Kempinski | Michal Krasenkow | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 33rd Rubinstein Memorial |
| Jan 1996 | Robert Kempinski | Michal Krasenkow | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | ch-POL 53rd |
| Jan 1995 | Michal Krasenkow | Robert Kempinski | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | chT-POL 51st |
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What is the head-to-head score between Robert Kempinski and Michal Krasenkow?
In 20 recorded games, Robert Kempinski has 3 wins, Michal Krasenkow has 7 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Robert Kempinski and Michal Krasenkow played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Jan 1995 to Sep 2026.
What openings do Robert Kempinski and Michal Krasenkow play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Rat Defense (2 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.