Prepare against Gustav Polzin
DEU · World #16,307 classical · FIDE ID 34603280
Our database contains 92 games by Gustav Polzin, covering Aug 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gustav Polzin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gustav Polzin 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 | 2,092 | 2,183 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,106 | 2,106 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 52 | 13 | 27 | 56.5% |
| As White | 50 | 26 | 10 | 14 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 42 | 26 | 3 | 13 | 61.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gustav Polzin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gustav Polzin's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 96.0% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Polzin usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Polzin usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Polzin usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Polzin usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 62.5% | 77.5% |
| c6 | 9 | 28.1% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Gustav Polzin's chess games
All 92 games by Gustav Polzin in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2020 - 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: 52 wins, 13 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 14 | 11/1/2 | 78.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Maria Schoene | 2,185 | Oberliga Ost-A 2223 | B07 |
| Mar 2023 | Roland Pfretzschner | 2,153 | Oberliga Ost-A 2223 | B27 |
| Mar 2025 | Emilie Alfano | 2,141 | 12th ChessMates Int | B23 |
| Oct 2025 | Helena Neumann | 2,105 | German Youth Teams | B13 |
| Oct 2025 | Oscar Vranckx | 2,087 | German Youth Teams | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U14 | 2022 | 14 | 10 | 1,810 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2023 | 14 | 7 | 1,512 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,231 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 1,451 |
| Bayern Jubilar U12 | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,575 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt 30 Years Open | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,638 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2021 | 7 | 6 | 1,802 |
| German Youth Teams | 2025 | 7 | 5 | 2,175 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gustav Polzin's chess games?
92 games by Gustav Polzin, from Aug 2020 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 Gustav Polzin has played.
What does Gustav Polzin play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Gustav Polzin opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gustav Polzin answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...c6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Gustav Polzin play as White?
As White, Gustav Polzin's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gustav Polzin play as Black?
As Black, Gustav Polzin most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 78.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Gustav Polzin's FIDE rating?
Gustav Polzin is currently rated 2,092 in classical chess and 2,106 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,183 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Gustav Polzin played?
Our database contains 92 games by Gustav Polzin, covering Aug 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 13 draws, 27 losses (56.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gustav Polzin?
92 games by Gustav Polzin 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.