Prepare against Emil Powierski
DEU · World #3,847 classical · FIDE ID 4656199
Our database contains 388 games by Emil Powierski, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Emil Powierski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emil Powierski 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 | 2,307 | 2,339 | May 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,340 | 2,358 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,253 | 2,302 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 388 | 152 | 126 | 110 | 39.2% |
| As White | 198 | 90 | 62 | 46 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 190 | 62 | 64 | 64 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emil Powierski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emil Powierski's side.
First moves as White (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 193 | 98.5% | 61.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Powierski usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Powierski usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Powierski usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nc6 (67% of these games) — Powierski usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Powierski usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 63.8% | 53.3% |
| c6 | 25 | 26.6% | 58.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 6.4% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 95.1% | 49.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.9% | 16.7% |
Emil Powierski's chess games
All 388 games by Emil Powierski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - Aug 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: 152 wins, 126 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 32 | 15/9/8 | 46.9% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 20 | 6/10/4 | 30.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 9/7/3 | 47.4% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 9/10/10 | 31.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 1/5/7 | 7.7% |
| A39 | English Opening | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E11 | Catalan | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Tigran Gharamian | 2,621 | 8th London Classic Super rapid | B06 |
| Dec 2016 | Joseph G. Gallagher | 2,522 | 8th London Classic Super rapid | B17 |
| Mar 2016 | Petr Haba | 2,486 | Bundesliga 2015-16 | C07 |
| Sep 2015 | Quinten Ducarmon | 2,474 | Bundesliga 2015-16 | B92 |
| May 2016 | Tobias Jugelt | 2,436 | Bargteheide | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2015 | 28 | 16.5 | 2,129 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2006 | 22 | 10.5 | 1,136 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2008 | 22 | 11.5 | 1,675 |
| Bargteheide Open | 2015 | 20 | 13 | 2,301 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2014 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,312 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2012 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,101 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2011 | 16 | 8 | 2,122 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein U10 | 2006 | 15 | 13 | 1,171 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emil Powierski's chess games?
388 games by Emil Powierski, from Apr 2008 to Aug 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 Emil Powierski has played.
What does Emil Powierski play on the first move as White?
Across 196 games with White in our database, Emil Powierski opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emil Powierski answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Emil Powierski play as White?
As White, Emil Powierski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 46.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (20 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 198 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emil Powierski play as Black?
As Black, Emil Powierski most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 31.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (13 games, 7.7% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 190 games.
What is Emil Powierski's FIDE rating?
Emil Powierski is currently rated 2,307 in classical chess, 2,340 in rapid and 2,253 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,339 (May 2017).
How many games has Emil Powierski played?
Our database contains 388 games by Emil Powierski, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 152 wins, 126 draws, 110 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emil Powierski?
388 games by Emil Powierski 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.