Prepare against Benedikt Polak
Czechia · World #16,028 classical · FIDE ID 317012
Our database contains 331 games by Benedikt Polak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benedikt Polak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benedikt 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 | 2,094 | 2,205 | Jul 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,043 | 2,177 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,051 | 2,196 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 331 | 75 | 175 | 81 | 22.7% |
| As White | 172 | 37 | 96 | 39 | 21.5% |
| As Black | 159 | 38 | 79 | 42 | 23.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benedikt Polak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benedikt Polak's side.
First moves as White (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 52 | 30.2% | 51.0% |
| d4 | 49 | 28.5% | 48.0% |
| e4 | 47 | 27.3% | 52.1% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 13.4% | 43.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 51.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Polak usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Polak usually continues Nc3 (38.9% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Polak usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 48.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Polak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Polak usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Polak usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 63 | 76.8% | 52.4% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 13.4% | 63.6% |
| e6 | 6 | 7.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 77.8% | 44.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 15.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Benedikt Polak's chess games
All 331 games by Benedikt Polak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 75 wins, 175 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 2/9/5 | 12.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 35 | 12/13/10 | 34.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 3/8/0 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Sebastian Plischki | 2,365 | Liberec Metalmex Open | A36 |
| Nov 2012 | Miroslav Jurasek | 2,306 | chT2B-CZE 1213 | E32 |
| Nov 2014 | Zdenek Haba | 2,281 | chT2C-CZE 1415 | E04 |
| Jul 2018 | Vladimir Kutynec | 2,273 | 29th Pardubice Czech Open A | B36 |
| Dec 2022 | Petr Kucera | 2,263 | chT2C-CZE 2223 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open A | 2004 | 41 | 22.5 | 2,110 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2000 | 16 | 8.5 | 1,831 |
| chT-CZE 2C 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,257 |
| chT2B-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,220 |
| chT2C-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,179 |
| chT2C-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,103 |
| chT2C-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 2,120 |
| chT2c-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,088 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benedikt Polak's chess games?
331 games by Benedikt Polak, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Benedikt Polak has played.
What does Benedikt Polak play on the first move as White?
Across 172 games with White in our database, Benedikt Polak opens with 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benedikt Polak answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Benedikt Polak play as White?
As White, Benedikt Polak's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (18 games, 38.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (16 games, 12.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 172 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benedikt Polak play as Black?
As Black, Benedikt Polak most often plays: Sicilian (35 games, 34.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 159 games.
What is Benedikt Polak's FIDE rating?
Benedikt Polak is currently rated 2,094 in classical chess, 2,043 in rapid and 2,051 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Jul 2013).
How many games has Benedikt Polak played?
Our database contains 331 games by Benedikt Polak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 175 draws, 81 losses (22.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benedikt Polak?
331 games by Benedikt 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.