Prepare against Holger Pohl
DEU · World #122,124 classical · FIDE ID 24673609
When preparing against Holger Pohl, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 75 games by Holger Pohl, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Holger Pohl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Holger Pohl 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 | 1,668 | 1,694 | Feb 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,679 | 1,688 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,676 | 1,680 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 11 | 17 | 47 | 14.7% |
| As White | 38 | 8 | 9 | 21 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 37 | 3 | 8 | 26 | 8.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Holger Pohl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Holger Pohl's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 100.0% | 32.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 32.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Pohl usually continues Nf3 (36.7% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Pohl usually continues d4 (21.4% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Pohl usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 95.0% | 18.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 19.2% |
Holger Pohl's chess games
All 75 games by Holger Pohl in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - 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, 17 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2004 | Petko Kavalski | 1,716 | Loebau-Zittau KSK Open | B32 |
| Feb 2003 | Wilma Becker | 1,625 | 08th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | C24 |
| Feb 2007 | Paulina Golaczynska | 1,600 | 12th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | B00 |
| Feb 2006 | Patryk Starczewski | 1,600 | 11th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | C41 |
| Feb 2007 | Siegfried Mueller | 1,433 | 11th Leutersdorf Sparkasse Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | 2005 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,102 |
| 14th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | 2009 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,457 |
| 08th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | 2003 | 8 | 2 | 1,439 |
| 13th Leutersdorf Sparkasse Open | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,425 |
| Loebau-Zittau KSK Open | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 1,397 |
| 12th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | 2007 | 7 | 2 | 1,480 |
| 15th Leutersdorf Sparkasse Open | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,414 |
| 11th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | 2006 | 7 | 2 | 1,521 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Holger Pohl's chess games?
75 games by Holger Pohl, from Mar 2014 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 Holger Pohl has played.
What does Holger Pohl play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Holger Pohl opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Holger Pohl answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Holger Pohl play as White?
As White, Holger Pohl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Holger Pohl play as Black?
As Black, Holger Pohl most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Holger Pohl's FIDE rating?
Holger Pohl is currently rated 1,668 in classical chess, 1,679 in rapid and 1,676 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,694 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Holger Pohl played?
Our database contains 75 games by Holger Pohl, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 17 draws, 47 losses (14.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Holger Pohl?
75 games by Holger Pohl 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.