Prepare against Alexander Polak
NLD · World #14,361 classical · FIDE ID 1039695
Our database contains 46 games by Alexander Polak, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Polak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Polak before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,112 | 2,219 | May 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,154 | 2,178 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 13 | 8 | 25 | 28.3% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 24 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Polak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Polak's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 95.5% | 47.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 47.6% score
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Polak usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Polak usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Polak usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Polak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 83.3% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Alexander Polak's chess games
All 46 games by Alexander Polak in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 13 wins, 8 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Vincent Blom | 2,302 | chT-BEL 2324 | A29 |
| Jul 2016 | Harald Behrens | 2,248 | 10th Leiden Open A | C16 |
| Mar 2016 | Enrico Blees | 2,203 | 9th Delft Prinsenstad Open | B18 |
| Sep 2023 | Robin Butzen | 2,064 | chT-BEL 2324 | D37 |
| Apr 2017 | Marcel Schroer | 2,054 | 10th Delft Prinsenstad Open | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leiden SB 1920 | 2020 | 6 | 4 | 2,192 |
| ch-Leiden SB 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,019 |
| chT-BEL 2324 | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 2,310 |
| 9th Leiden Open A | 2015 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,085 |
| 10th Leiden Open A | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 2,179 |
| 10th Delft Prinsenstad Open | 2017 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,163 |
| 19th Paleochora Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,118 |
| 9th Delft Prinsenstad Open | 2016 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,351 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Polak's chess games?
46 games by Alexander Polak, from Sep 2014 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Alexander Polak has played.
What does Alexander Polak play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Alexander Polak opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Polak answers 1...c6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Alexander Polak play as White?
As White, Alexander Polak's most-played openings in our database are: French: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Polak play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Polak most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Alexander Polak's FIDE rating?
Alexander Polak is currently rated 2,112 in classical chess and 2,154 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,219 (May 2022).
How many games has Alexander Polak played?
Our database contains 46 games by Alexander Polak, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 8 draws, 25 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Polak?
46 games by Alexander Polak reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.