Prepare against Christoph Poelt
DEU · World #9,737 classical · FIDE ID 12960853
Our database contains 102 games by Christoph Poelt, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christoph Poelt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christoph Poelt 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 | 2,174 | 2,191 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,175 | 2,176 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 25 | 43 | 33 | 24.5% |
| As White | 56 | 13 | 26 | 16 | 23.2% |
| As Black | 46 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christoph Poelt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christoph Poelt's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 87.5% | 45.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 45.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Poelt usually continues c4 (48.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Poelt usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Poelt usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Poelt usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Poelt usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 34.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 31.0% | 27.8% |
| c6 | 6 | 20.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 13.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 66.7% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 87.5% |
Christoph Poelt's chess games
All 102 games by Christoph Poelt in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 25 wins, 43 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 17 | 3/10/4 | 17.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Michal Fiedorek | 2,343 | 23rd chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | E92 |
| Dec 2018 | Torben Knuedel | 2,204 | chT-GER U16 | E92 |
| Nov 2021 | Edwin Huber | 2,166 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-Ost 2122 | B12 |
| Dec 2018 | Hugo Post | 2,104 | chT-GER U16 | B19 |
| Jan 2017 | Aldo Hartl | 2,092 | Regionalliga SO 1617 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-A | 2018 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,806 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 1,622 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-Ost 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,160 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,860 |
| Regionalliga SO 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 2,041 |
| Regionalliga Sued-Ost 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,872 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,191 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-Ost 2122 | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 2,147 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christoph Poelt's chess games?
102 games by Christoph Poelt, from Dec 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 Christoph Poelt has played.
What does Christoph Poelt play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Christoph Poelt opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christoph Poelt answers 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Christoph Poelt play as White?
As White, Christoph Poelt's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (17 games, 17.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christoph Poelt play as Black?
As Black, Christoph Poelt most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Christoph Poelt's FIDE rating?
Christoph Poelt is currently rated 2,174 in classical chess and 2,175 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Christoph Poelt played?
Our database contains 102 games by Christoph Poelt, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 43 draws, 33 losses (24.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christoph Poelt?
102 games by Christoph Poelt 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.