Prepare against Igor Polacik
Slovakia · World #9,114 classical · FIDE ID 14905051
Our database contains 427 games by Igor Polacik, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Polacik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Polacik 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 | 2,184 | 2,214 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,012 | 2,163 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,112 | 2,136 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 427 | 148 | 199 | 80 | 34.7% |
| As White | 226 | 81 | 100 | 45 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 201 | 67 | 99 | 35 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Polacik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Polacik's side.
First moves as White (226 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 138 | 61.1% | 58.0% |
| d4 | 44 | 19.5% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 30 | 13.3% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 5.8% | 53.8% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Polacik usually continues Nf3 (65.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Polacik usually continues Nc3 (53.1% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Polacik usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Polacik usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Polacik usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Polacik usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 68 | 71.6% | 58.8% |
| c5 | 25 | 26.3% | 54.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 77.6% | 64.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.5% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Igor Polacik's chess games
All 427 games by Igor Polacik in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 148 wins, 199 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 26 | 10/9/7 | 38.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 3/9/2 | 21.4% |
| B38 | English Opening | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 9/9/1 | 47.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 9 | 2/7/0 | 22.2% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Michal Meszaros | 2,416 | chT2A-SVK 0910 | E73 |
| Dec 2013 | Claudiu Andrei Zetocha | 2,363 | chT-SVK 1314 | B50 |
| Sep 2014 | Alois Lanc | 2,363 | Tatry Open | C38 |
| Sep 2011 | Rastislav Briestensky | 2,300 | Tatry Open | D02 |
| Sep 2006 | Emil Klemanic | 2,293 | Tatry Open | C29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2014 | 43 | 23 | 2,148 |
| chT2A-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,271 |
| chT1W-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 3 | 2,012 |
| chT-SVK 1W 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 2,204 |
| chT2A-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,144 |
| chT1W-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,140 |
| chT-SVK 1W 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,273 |
| chT3B-SVK 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,096 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Polacik's chess games?
427 games by Igor Polacik, from Jul 2004 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 Igor Polacik has played.
What does Igor Polacik play on the first move as White?
Across 226 games with White in our database, Igor Polacik opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Polacik answers 1...e5 (72% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Igor Polacik play as White?
As White, Igor Polacik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 226 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Polacik play as Black?
As Black, Igor Polacik most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 201 games.
What is Igor Polacik's FIDE rating?
Igor Polacik is currently rated 2,184 in classical chess, 2,012 in rapid and 2,112 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,214 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Igor Polacik played?
Our database contains 427 games by Igor Polacik, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 148 wins, 199 draws, 80 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Polacik?
427 games by Igor Polacik 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.