GM Rainer Knaak

German Democratic RepublicGerman Democratic Republic
Born 1953
Elo2408
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Rainer Knaak is a German Grandmaster originally from East Germany. His opening expertise spans the King's Indian Samisch, the Nimzo-Indian Defence, and the Old Indian Defense, making him a versatile competitor in German and international chess.

Rainer Knaak

Associated Openings

As White

E80King's Indian Defence, Sämisch Variation75 games
E41Nimzo-Indian Defence: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4...... c573 games
E53Nimzo-Indian Defence: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4...... c569 games
D86King's Indian Defence: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4...... 7.Bc447 games
A53Old Indian Defense30 games
E56Nimzo-Indian Defence: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4...... Nc627 games
E58Nimzo-Indian Defence: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4...... 9.bxc325 games
E44Nimzo-Indian Defence: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4...... 5.Nge223 games
E85King's Indian Defence, Sämisch Variation: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4...... e522 games
E87King's Indian Defence, Sämisch Variation: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4...... 7.d520 games

As Black

E95King's Indian Defence: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4...... 8.Re124 games
E96King's Indian Defence: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4...... a510 games

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