Prepare against Heinz Polsterer
Austria · World #24,675 classical · FIDE ID 1608550
Our database contains 40 games by Heinz Polsterer, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Heinz Polsterer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heinz Polsterer 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 | 2,020 | 2,103 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 1,979 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,952 | 1,974 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 11 | 9 | 20 | 27.5% |
| As White | 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 22.7% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heinz Polsterer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heinz Polsterer's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 38.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Polsterer usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Polsterer usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Polsterer usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Heinz Polsterer's chess games
All 40 games by Heinz Polsterer in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 11 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Katharina Newrkla | 2,242 | chT2O-AUT 2324 | B51 |
| Mar 2018 | Andreas Teuber | 2,161 | Niederoesterreich Landesliga 1718 | A81 |
| Jan 2010 | Marius Lucaci | 2,126 | Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0910 | C03 |
| Dec 2005 | Martin Kropik | 2,112 | Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0506 | B06 |
| Oct 2005 | Wolfgang Weinwurm | 2,091 | Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0506 | C63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2O-AUT 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,005 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 1011 | 2010 | 7 | 2 | 1,972 |
| chT2O-AUT 2122 | 2022 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,920 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0708 | 2008 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,802 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0506 | 2006 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,183 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0809 | 2009 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,101 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0910 | 2010 | 2 | 1 | 2,178 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 1718 | 2018 | 2 | 2 | 2,448 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heinz Polsterer's chess games?
40 games by Heinz Polsterer, from Jul 2003 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 Heinz Polsterer has played.
What does Heinz Polsterer play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Heinz Polsterer opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heinz Polsterer answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Heinz Polsterer play as White?
As White, Heinz Polsterer's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heinz Polsterer play as Black?
As Black, Heinz Polsterer most often plays: Dutch Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Heinz Polsterer's FIDE rating?
Heinz Polsterer is currently rated 2,020 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid and 1,952 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,103 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Heinz Polsterer played?
Our database contains 40 games by Heinz Polsterer, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heinz Polsterer?
40 games by Heinz Polsterer 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.