Prepare against Christian Polster
FM · DEU · World #4,563 classical · FIDE ID 12965081
When preparing against Christian Polster, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Moscow Variation as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 670 games by Christian Polster, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Polster's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Polster 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 | 2,286 | 2,315 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,181 | 2,181 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,229 | 2,245 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 670 | 237 | 129 | 304 | 35.4% |
| As White | 335 | 134 | 64 | 137 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 335 | 103 | 65 | 167 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Polster's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Polster's side.
First moves as White (335 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 278 | 83.0% | 49.3% |
| d4 | 34 | 10.1% | 48.5% |
| b3 | 8 | 2.4% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.5% | 60.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 49.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Polster usually continues Nc3 (47.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Polster usually continues Nf3 (43.1% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Polster usually continues Nc3 (42.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 48.5% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Polster usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Polster usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Polster usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 127 | 74.7% | 37.0% |
| g6 | 15 | 8.8% | 53.3% |
| d6 | 8 | 4.7% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 8 | 4.7% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 7 | 4.1% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 50 | 47.6% | 36.0% |
| Nf6 | 49 | 46.7% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Christian Polster's chess games
All 670 games by Christian Polster in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 237 wins, 129 draws, 304 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 71 | 32/8/31 | 45.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 23 | 6/5/12 | 26.1% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 6/8/1 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A45 | London System | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 52 | 14/5/33 | 26.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 19 | 7/1/11 | 36.8% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 18 | 4/4/10 | 22.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 16 | 3/4/9 | 18.8% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 2/4/10 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| E01 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Sergei Iskusnyh | 2,473 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
| May 2022 | Evgenios Ioannidis | 2,459 | Titled Tue Early | B24 |
| Mar 2022 | Ruben Gideon Koellner | 2,454 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
| Aug 2019 | Kassa Korley | 2,437 | Lueneburg GM | B07 |
| May 2019 | Nikolas Lubbe | 2,431 | 37th ch-GER | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 316 | 114 | 2,110 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2024 | 43 | 24 | 2,204 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2019 | 33 | 16.5 | 2,016 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 12 | 3 | 1,960 |
| a3Ds Chess-Masters | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,178 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U14 | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 1,846 |
| Walsrode Chessemy Open A | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,020 |
| Lueneburg GM | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,373 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Polster's chess games?
670 games by Christian Polster, from Aug 2013 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 Christian Polster has played.
What does Christian Polster play on the first move as White?
Across 335 games with White in our database, Christian Polster opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Polster answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Christian Polster play as White?
As White, Christian Polster's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (71 games, 45.1% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (18 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 335 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Polster play as Black?
As Black, Christian Polster most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (52 games, 26.9% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 335 games.
What is Christian Polster's FIDE rating?
Christian Polster is currently rated 2,286 in classical chess, 2,181 in rapid and 2,229 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,315 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Christian Polster played?
Our database contains 670 games by Christian Polster, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 237 wins, 129 draws, 304 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Polster?
670 games by Christian Polster 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.