Prepare against Dirk Pohle
CM · DEU · World #19,577 classical · FIDE ID 4696654
Our database contains 125 games by Dirk Pohle, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Pohle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Pohle 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 | 2,061 | 2,261 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,063 | 2,101 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,079 | 2,101 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 58 | 31 | 36 | 46.4% |
| As White | 63 | 28 | 15 | 20 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 62 | 30 | 16 | 16 | 48.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Pohle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Pohle's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 90.5% | 60.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 60.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Pohle usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Pohle usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Pohle usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Pohle usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Pohle usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 73.1% | 65.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 15.4% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 11.5% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 52.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Dirk Pohle's chess games
All 125 games by Dirk Pohle in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 58 wins, 31 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A31 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A55 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A32 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Dieter Morawietz | 2,432 | 15th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | E12 |
| Oct 2004 | Boris Lytchak | 2,265 | NRW Class1 0405 | C95 |
| Apr 2008 | Adrian Poffers | 2,251 | 36th Merano Gold Cup | A07 |
| Oct 2006 | Hans-Joachim Tucholke | 2,220 | chT-GER Betriebe | B03 |
| Oct 2006 | Boris Gruzmann | 2,196 | chT-GER Betriebe | B95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37th Merano Cup Gold | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,119 |
| 35th Merano Gold Cup | 2007 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,243 |
| 36th Merano Gold Cup | 2008 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,366 |
| ch-Niederrhein | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,088 |
| 29th Wiesbaden Open | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,165 |
| 21st Goch Open | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 2,271 |
| 19th Goch Open | 2008 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,279 |
| 23rd Goch Open | 2012 | 7 | 5 | 2,387 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Pohle's chess games?
125 games by Dirk Pohle, from Jan 2008 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 Dirk Pohle has played.
What does Dirk Pohle play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Dirk Pohle opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.d3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Pohle answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games).
What openings does Dirk Pohle play as White?
As White, Dirk Pohle's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Pohle play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Pohle most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Dirk Pohle's FIDE rating?
Dirk Pohle is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess, 2,063 in rapid and 2,079 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,261 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Dirk Pohle played?
Our database contains 125 games by Dirk Pohle, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 31 draws, 36 losses (46.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Pohle?
125 games by Dirk Pohle 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.