Prepare against Hans Poelsterl
DEU · World #53,682 classical · FIDE ID 4681274
When preparing against Hans Poelsterl, expect 1.c4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 160 games by Hans Poelsterl, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans Poelsterl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans Poelsterl 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 | 1,879 | 1,973 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,921 | 1,921 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 61 | 37 | 62 | 38.1% |
| As White | 72 | 29 | 12 | 31 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 88 | 32 | 25 | 31 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans Poelsterl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans Poelsterl's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 51 | 70.8% | 51.0% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 27.8% | 45.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 71% of White games, 51.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Poelsterl usually continues Nc3 (70.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Poelsterl usually continues Nc3 (38.5% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Poelsterl usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Poelsterl usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Poelsterl usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Poelsterl usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 34 | 82.9% | 48.5% |
| c5 | 7 | 17.1% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 100.0% | 60.6% |
Hans Poelsterl's chess games
All 160 games by Hans Poelsterl in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 61 wins, 37 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B09 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A69 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Ediz Kocak | 2,044 | Mittelfranken-chTB1 1819 | B14 |
| Sep 2024 | Juergen Doeserich | 2,010 | 6th Bamberg Open | E93 |
| Mar 2018 | Paul Wittmann | 2,010 | Mittelfranken-chTB1 1718 | A11 |
| Nov 2014 | Juergen Roeber | 1,991 | Mittelfranken-chTB1 1415 | A16 |
| Sep 2024 | Ulrich Gass | 1,969 | 6th Bamberg Open | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelfranken-chTB1 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,792 |
| 48th ch-Mittelfranken HT | 1999 | 9 | 2 | 1,918 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2b 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,881 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2b 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,114 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2a 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 1,903 |
| chTB2b-Mittelfranken 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 1 | 1,594 |
| Mittelfrankenliga-B2a 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 6 | 2,042 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2a 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,935 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans Poelsterl's chess games?
160 games by Hans Poelsterl, from Apr 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 Hans Poelsterl has played.
What does Hans Poelsterl play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Hans Poelsterl opens with 1.c4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans Poelsterl answers 1...c6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hans Poelsterl play as White?
As White, Hans Poelsterl's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans Poelsterl play as Black?
As Black, Hans Poelsterl most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Hans Poelsterl's FIDE rating?
Hans Poelsterl is currently rated 1,879 in classical chess, 1,921 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,973 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Hans Poelsterl played?
Our database contains 160 games by Hans Poelsterl, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 37 draws, 62 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans Poelsterl?
160 games by Hans Poelsterl 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.