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FIDE ID 24613002 · born 1964 · last updated 5/12/2026
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Real tournament games of Michael Knaak from public sources. Select a game to replay it on the board.
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+6 =6 -4 · score 56% · 16 games
As White
+3 =2 -3 · score 50% · 8 games
As Black
+3 =4 -1 · score 63% · 8 games
Malchereck,Zion(2063)
Knaak,M(1842)0-1
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| Event | Games | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| HSK Easter Open 2025 | 7 | 2025-04-18 to 2025-04-21 |
| 36th Kiel Open 2024 | 2 | 2024-07-28 to 2024-07-29 |
| HSK Easter Open 2024 | 7 | 2024-03-29 to 2024-04-01 |
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Sources: twic (16) - latest 4/21/2025
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