Prepare against Gerardo Artola Pola
Argentina · World #42,337 classical · FIDE ID 150878
When preparing against Gerardo Artola Pola, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 89 games by Gerardo Artola Pola, covering May 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gerardo Artola Pola's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerardo Artola Pola 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 | 1,924 | 2,031 | Jul 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,980 | 1,980 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 29 | 24 | 36 | 32.6% |
| As White | 45 | 16 | 10 | 19 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 44 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerardo Artola Pola's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerardo Artola Pola's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Pola usually continues g3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Pola usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Pola usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 19 | 95.0% | 47.4% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
Gerardo Artola Pola's chess games
All 89 games by Gerardo Artola Pola in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 29 wins, 24 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Pascal Neukirchner | 2,303 | 30th Wiesbaden Open | B20 |
| Nov 2019 | David Ramien | 2,228 | 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B20 |
| Sep 2018 | Bernd Dahlheimer | 2,224 | Hessenliga 1819 | A16 |
| Nov 2019 | Jonas Gallasch | 2,160 | 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B20 |
| Oct 2018 | Daniel Mcgowan | 2,157 | 34th EU-Cup | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,946 |
| 7th Hofheim Spring Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,069 |
| Hessenliga 1921 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,008 |
| 30th Wiesbaden Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,303 |
| 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 2,009 |
| Hibernian Monday Summer League | 2020 | 7 | 5 | 1,956 |
| ch-SVK U2300 | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,839 |
| 26th Bunratty Masters | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,967 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerardo Artola Pola's chess games?
89 games by Gerardo Artola Pola, from May 2016 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 Gerardo Artola Pola has played.
What does Gerardo Artola Pola play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Gerardo Artola Pola opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerardo Artola Pola answers 1...d6 (95% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gerardo Artola Pola play as White?
As White, Gerardo Artola Pola's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerardo Artola Pola play as Black?
As Black, Gerardo Artola Pola most often plays: Pirc Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Gerardo Artola Pola's FIDE rating?
Gerardo Artola Pola is currently rated 1,924 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Gerardo Artola Pola played?
Our database contains 89 games by Gerardo Artola Pola, covering May 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 24 draws, 36 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerardo Artola Pola?
89 games by Gerardo Artola Pola 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.