Prepare against Joerg Pollok
DEU · World #118,886 classical · FIDE ID 34616063
When preparing against Joerg Pollok, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 56 games by Joerg Pollok, covering Aug 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joerg Pollok's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joerg Pollok 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 | 1,677 | 1,678 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 20 | 9 | 27 | 35.7% |
| As White | 27 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 29 | 10 | 5 | 14 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joerg Pollok's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joerg Pollok's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 81.5% | 40.9% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 18.5% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 40.9% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Pollok usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Pollok usually continues c4 (21.4% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Pollok usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Pollok usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Pollok usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (20% of these games) — Pollok usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 76.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
Joerg Pollok's chess games
All 56 games by Joerg Pollok in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - 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: 20 wins, 9 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1988 | Nenad Vlasic | 2,355 | Bargteheide Open | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bargteheide Open | 1989 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,254 |
| chG-SHW 45th | 1990 | 9 | 6 | – |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein cand | 1991 | 9 | 2.5 | – |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein 44th | 1989 | 9 | 4 | – |
| ch cand-B-SHW 51st | 1996 | 8 | 3.5 | – |
| ch-Pinneberg Open | 1998 | 7 | 3 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joerg Pollok's chess games?
56 games by Joerg Pollok, from Aug 2022 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 Joerg Pollok has played.
What does Joerg Pollok play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Joerg Pollok opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joerg Pollok answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Joerg Pollok play as White?
As White, Joerg Pollok's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joerg Pollok play as Black?
As Black, Joerg Pollok most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Joerg Pollok's FIDE rating?
Joerg Pollok is currently rated 1,677 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,678 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Joerg Pollok played?
Our database contains 56 games by Joerg Pollok, covering Aug 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 9 draws, 27 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joerg Pollok?
56 games by Joerg Pollok 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.