Prepare against Fredrik Polenz
DEU · World #48,138 classical · FIDE ID 4675223
When preparing against Fredrik Polenz, expect 1.f4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 5.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 110 games by Fredrik Polenz, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Fredrik Polenz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fredrik Polenz 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 | 1,901 | 1,993 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,994 | 2,007 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,045 | 2,045 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 36 | 19 | 55 | 32.7% |
| As White | 47 | 22 | 4 | 21 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 63 | 14 | 15 | 34 | 22.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 241 rated games against 189 different opponents, across 27 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 103 | 38 | 17 | 48 | 36.9% | 1,942 | 1,888 | 9 |
| Rapid | 47 | 30 | 4 | 13 | 63.8% | 1,877 | 2,010 | 10 |
| Blitz | 91 | 37 | 19 | 35 | 40.7% | 2,012 | 1,983 | 11 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 107 | 25 | 21 | 61 | 23.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 102 | 61 | 14 | 27 | 59.8% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 4 vs FM · 3 vs CM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 26 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 1,797 | 1,855 |
| 2025 | 31 | 20 | 3 | 8 | 1,894 | 2,032 |
| 2024 | 56 | 17 | 15 | 24 | 1,995 | 1,929 |
| 2023 | 21 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 1,796 | 1,965 |
| 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1,843 | 1,843 |
| 2021 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2,035 | 2,092 |
| 2019 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 1,985 | 1,985 |
| 2016 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1,937 | 1,937 |
| 2014 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2,001 | 1,601 |
| 2013 | 41 | 19 | 7 | 15 | 2,033 | 2,033 |
| 2012 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2,024 | 1,624 |
| 2011 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2,023 | 1,623 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2,074 | 1,674 |
| 2009 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 1,938 | 1,872 |
| 2008 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2,055 | 2,055 |
| 2007 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2,073 | 1,833 |
Where Fredrik Polenz has played
Germany (26) · Netherlands (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fredrik Polenz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fredrik Polenz's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 47 | 100.0% | 51.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 100% of White games, 51.1% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Polenz usually continues b3 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Polenz usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Polenz usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 32 | 94.1% | 21.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 18 | 100.0% | 47.2% |
Fredrik Polenz's chess games
All 110 games by Fredrik Polenz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 36 wins, 19 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 47 | 22/4/21 | 46.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 22 | 8/6/8 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Philidor | 19 | 1/2/16 | 5.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A91 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Henning Hupe | 2,091 | ch-Niedersachsen Open | B06 |
| Apr 2001 | Ralf Neubauer | 2,049 | 7th Werther Schloss Open A | A85 |
| Dec 2009 | Walter Zuerik | 1,947 | Enger Knappen Cup Open B | A03 |
| Jul 2019 | Lasse Schmidt-Klie | 1,906 | 1st Langenhagen Summer Open | A80 |
| Jan 2009 | Christopher Raulf | 1,905 | ch-Niedersachsen Open | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enger Knappen Cup Open B | 2010 | 13 | 10.5 | 1,966 |
| chC-Hannover | 2010 | 13 | 0.5 | 1,549 |
| Hannover Ihme Cup | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,757 |
| 1st Northeim CES | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,312 |
| ch-Hannover MT | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,653 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2009 | 7 | 5 | 1,993 |
| 7th Baunatal Open | 2001 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,719 |
| 1st Langenhagen Summer Open | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,929 |
Interactive opening tree from all 110 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fredrik Polenz's chess games?
110 games by Fredrik Polenz, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Fredrik Polenz has played.
What does Fredrik Polenz play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Fredrik Polenz opens with 1.f4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fredrik Polenz answers 1...d6 (94% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Fredrik Polenz play as White?
As White, Fredrik Polenz's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (47 games, 46.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fredrik Polenz play as Black?
As Black, Fredrik Polenz most often plays: Dutch Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Philidor (19 games, 5.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Fredrik Polenz's FIDE rating?
Fredrik Polenz is currently rated 1,901 in classical chess, 1,994 in rapid and 2,045 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,993 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Fredrik Polenz played?
Our database contains 110 games by Fredrik Polenz, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 19 draws, 55 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fredrik Polenz?
110 games by Fredrik Polenz 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.