Prepare against Dan Poleg
FM · Israel · World #9,780 classical · FIDE ID 2812398
When preparing against Dan Poleg, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 135 games by Dan Poleg, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dan Poleg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dan Poleg 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 | 2,173 | 2,321 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,116 | 2,161 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,123 | 2,199 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 42 | 34 | 59 | 31.1% |
| As White | 68 | 28 | 15 | 25 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 67 | 14 | 19 | 34 | 20.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dan Poleg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dan Poleg's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 53 | 77.9% | 46.2% |
| e4 | 12 | 17.6% | 70.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.4% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Poleg usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Poleg usually continues c4 (85.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Poleg usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 70.8% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Poleg usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Poleg usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Poleg usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 96.7% | 37.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
Dan Poleg's chess games
All 135 games by Dan Poleg in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 42 wins, 34 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 0/6/5 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Evgeny Postny | 2,623 | chT-ISR | D20 |
| Jan 2018 | Alexander Finkel | 2,489 | chT-ISR | A40 |
| Jul 2017 | David Kudischewitsch | 2,330 | Maccabiah IM-B | A56 |
| Jul 2017 | Maria Manakova | 2,291 | Maccabiah IM-B | A90 |
| Jul 2017 | Salomeja Zaksaite | 2,287 | Maccabiah IM-B | D82 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2023 | 25 | 7 | 2,252 |
| Wch U16 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,026 |
| 16th ch-EU | 2015 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,017 |
| Netanya Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,122 |
| Maccabiah IM-B | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,403 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,919 |
| World ol U16 | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,223 |
| Wch U14 | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 2,224 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dan Poleg's chess games?
135 games by Dan Poleg, from Jan 2011 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 Dan Poleg has played.
What does Dan Poleg play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Dan Poleg opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dan Poleg answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Dan Poleg play as White?
As White, Dan Poleg's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dan Poleg play as Black?
As Black, Dan Poleg most often plays: English Opening (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Dan Poleg's FIDE rating?
Dan Poleg is currently rated 2,173 in classical chess, 2,116 in rapid and 2,123 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Dan Poleg played?
Our database contains 135 games by Dan Poleg, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 34 draws, 59 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dan Poleg?
135 games by Dan Poleg 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.