Uwe Boensch vs Thomas Paehtz
GM Uwe Boensch (2431) · GM Thomas Paehtz (2313)
Uwe Boensch and Thomas Paehtz have played 23 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 1974 and the most recent in Oct 2020. Boensch leads 10 wins to 5, with 8 draws (65% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Boensch | Draws | Paehtz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boensch with White | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Paehtz with White | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Boensch | Draws | Paehtz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 22 | 10 | 7 | 5 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Boensch | Draws | Paehtz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A35 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Thomas Paehtz | Uwe Boensch | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | ch-GER Leipzig Masters rapid |
| Mar 2003 | Uwe Boensch | Thomas Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Bundesliga 2002-03 |
| Feb 1989 | Uwe Boensch | Thomas Sr Paehtz | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-DDR 38th |
| Aug 1988 | Uwe Boensch | Thomas Sr Paehtz | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Dresden DSV |
| Jan 1988 | Thomas Sr Paehtz | Uwe Boensch | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Leipzig BKL |
| May 1987 | Thomas Sr Paehtz | Uwe Boensch | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Csopak Rieszling Cup |
| Jan 1987 | Uwe Boensch | Thomas Sr Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Halle DSV |
| Jan 1987 | Uwe Boensch | Thomas Sr Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-DDR 36th |
| Jan 1986 | Uwe Boensch | Thomas Sr Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-DDR 35th |
| Apr 1985 | Thomas Sr Paehtz | Uwe Boensch | 1-0 | Sicilian | Potsdam DSV |
| Feb 1985 | Thomas Sr Paehtz | Uwe Boensch | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-DDR 34 Final |
| Aug 1984 | Uwe Boensch | Thomas Sr Paehtz | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Rostock-10 GM Group |
| Dec 1983 | Uwe Boensch | Thomas Sr Paehtz | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | Leipzig DSV |
| Feb 1983 | Thomas Sr Paehtz | Uwe Boensch | 0-1 | French Defense | ch-DDR 32 Final |
| Feb 1982 | Thomas Sr Paehtz | Uwe Boensch | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-DDR 31 Final |
| Feb 1981 | Uwe Boensch | Thomas Sr Paehtz | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-DDR 30 Final |
| Feb 1980 | Thomas Sr Paehtz | Uwe Boensch | 0-1 | Hungarian Opening | ch-DDR 29 Final |
| Sep 1979 | Uwe Boensch | Thomas Sr Paehtz | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Berlin East DDR 30years |
| Feb 1976 | Thomas Sr Paehtz | Uwe Boensch | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-DDR 25 Final |
| Feb 1975 | Uwe Boensch | Thomas Sr Paehtz | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | ch-DDR24 Final |
| Dec 1974 | Uwe Boensch | Thomas Sr Paehtz | 1-0 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 19th Meissen Junior |
| Sep 1974 | Uwe Boensch | Thomas Sr Paehtz | 0-1 | King's Indian Attack | Halle DSV International-01 |
| Feb 1974 | Thomas Sr Paehtz | Uwe Boensch | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-DDR23 Final |
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What is the head-to-head score between Uwe Boensch and Thomas Paehtz?
In 23 recorded games, Uwe Boensch has 10 wins, Thomas Paehtz has 5 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Uwe Boensch and Thomas Paehtz played each other?
Our database records 23 games between them, from Feb 1974 to Oct 2020.
What openings do Uwe Boensch and Thomas Paehtz play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.