Prepare against Florian Popist
CM · DEU · World #6,337 classical · FIDE ID 16203518
Our database contains 208 games by Florian Popist, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Florian Popist's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Florian Popist 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 | 2,239 | 2,239 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,087 | 2,087 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,180 | 2,216 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 208 | 85 | 48 | 75 | 40.9% |
| As White | 102 | 49 | 22 | 31 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 106 | 36 | 26 | 44 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Florian Popist's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Florian Popist's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 100 | 98.0% | 59.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Popist usually continues Nf3 (64.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Popist usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Popist usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Popist usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Popist usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 92.5% | 43.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.5% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 33 | 91.7% | 40.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 8.3% | 66.7% |
Florian Popist's chess games
All 208 games by Florian Popist in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 85 wins, 48 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 25 | 11/7/7 | 44.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian | 22 | 8/4/10 | 36.4% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Cristi Machidon | 2,351 | Titled Tue Late | B31 |
| Dec 2019 | Michael Strache | 2,301 | 29th Erfurt Open A | A13 |
| Aug 2021 | Moritz Weishaeutel | 2,270 | ch-GER U18 | C45 |
| Nov 2024 | Samuel Weber | 2,260 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
| Aug 2021 | Hugo Post | 2,245 | ch-GER U18 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 38 | 17.5 | 2,117 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2022 | 24 | 14 | 2,033 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2016 | 22 | 11.5 | 1,521 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2018 | 18 | 8 | 1,856 |
| GER Pfingstopen U16 | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,798 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2014 | 11 | 6 | 1,361 |
| JBLN West 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,921 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,193 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Florian Popist's chess games?
208 games by Florian Popist, from Jun 2015 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 Popist has played.
What does Florian Popist play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Florian Popist opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Florian Popist answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Florian Popist play as White?
As White, Florian Popist's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Florian Popist play as Black?
As Black, Florian Popist most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Florian Popist's FIDE rating?
Florian Popist is currently rated 2,239 in classical chess, 2,087 in rapid and 2,180 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,239 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Florian Popist played?
Our database contains 208 games by Florian Popist, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 48 draws, 75 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Florian Popist?
208 games by Florian Popist 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.