Prepare against Florian Poetz
IM · Austria · World #1,806 classical · FIDE ID 1618741
When preparing against Florian Poetz, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bogo-Indian Defense as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 564 games by Florian Poetz, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Florian Poetz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Florian Poetz 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 | 2,393 | 2,431 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,367 | 2,417 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,374 | 2,417 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 564 | 226 | 220 | 118 | 40.1% |
| As White | 293 | 133 | 109 | 51 | 45.4% |
| As Black | 271 | 93 | 111 | 67 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Florian Poetz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Florian Poetz's side.
First moves as White (293 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 268 | 91.5% | 63.8% |
| b3 | 9 | 3.1% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 6 | 2.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 63.8% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Poetz usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Poetz usually continues Nf3 (64.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Poetz usually continues d4 (63.5% score)
- 1.b3 — 3% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (78% of these games) — Poetz usually continues Bb2 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Poetz usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 84 | 77.8% | 60.7% |
| d6 | 9 | 8.3% | 77.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 6.5% | 21.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.7% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 79 | 75.2% | 49.4% |
| d5 | 10 | 9.5% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 7.6% | 93.8% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.9% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Florian Poetz's chess games
All 564 games by Florian Poetz in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 226 wins, 220 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 34 | 14/13/7 | 41.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 14/8/3 | 56.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 24 | 13/7/4 | 54.2% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 68 | 30/22/16 | 44.1% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 8/8/8 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 5/11/3 | 26.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 18 | 4/10/4 | 22.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Davit Shengelia | 2,556 | ch-AUT | B42 |
| Nov 2012 | Zoran Jovanovic | 2,516 | chT2M-AUT 1213 | C41 |
| Oct 2012 | Robert Rabiega | 2,515 | chT2M-AUT 1213 | C65 |
| Jul 2019 | Arkadij Rotstein | 2,471 | 8th Arber Open | E14 |
| Oct 2010 | Roland Schweda | 2,457 | chT2O-AUT 1011 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2014 | 36 | 23.5 | 2,389 |
| Graz Open A | 2022 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,386 |
| ch-AUT U18 | 2009 | 14 | 10 | 2,252 |
| chT2M-AUT 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,453 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 4 | 2,295 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,441 |
| chT2O-AUT 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,449 |
| chT2M-AUT 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,512 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Gert Schnider (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Florian Poetz's chess games?
564 games by Florian Poetz, from Oct 2005 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 Florian Poetz has played.
What does Florian Poetz play on the first move as White?
Across 293 games with White in our database, Florian Poetz opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Florian Poetz answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Florian Poetz play as White?
As White, Florian Poetz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 56.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (24 games, 54.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 293 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Florian Poetz play as Black?
As Black, Florian Poetz most often plays: Sicilian (68 games, 44.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (24 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (19 games, 26.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 271 games.
What is Florian Poetz's FIDE rating?
Florian Poetz is currently rated 2,393 in classical chess, 2,367 in rapid and 2,374 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,431 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Florian Poetz played?
Our database contains 564 games by Florian Poetz, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 226 wins, 220 draws, 118 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Florian Poetz?
564 games by Florian Poetz 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.