Prepare against Jozef Polacek
Canada · World #10,029 classical · FIDE ID 2600692
Our database contains 98 games by Jozef Polacek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jozef Polacek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozef Polacek 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 | 2,169 | 2,240 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 27 | 37 | 34 | 27.6% |
| As White | 52 | 17 | 20 | 15 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 46 | 10 | 17 | 19 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozef Polacek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozef Polacek's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 92.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.8% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Polacek usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Polacek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Polacek usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Polacek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Polacek usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 72.2% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 58.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 35.3% | 25.0% |
Jozef Polacek's chess games
All 98 games by Jozef Polacek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 27 wins, 37 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E53 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1984 | Robert Morrison | 2,380 | Toronto | B06 |
| Jan 1990 | Ian T. Findlay | 2,345 | Ontario | B22 |
| Jan 1990 | Raymond Stone | 2,345 | Ontario | D33 |
| Jan 1979 | Ivan Novak | 2,340 | ch-SVK | B43 |
| Jan 1990 | Zvonko Vranesic | 2,335 | Toronto2 | D42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 1992 | 20 | 12 | 2,352 |
| Ontario | 1992 | 18 | 10 | 2,364 |
| ch-SVK | 1979 | 18 | 5.5 | 2,201 |
| Tirnavia-B | 1980 | 13 | 5.5 | – |
| Toronto2 | 1990 | 11 | 6 | 2,334 |
| Budapest FS09 IM-A | 1994 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,366 |
| Royal City Masters | 2025 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,833 |
| Toronto International | 1984 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,225 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozef Polacek's chess games?
98 games by Jozef Polacek, from Apr 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 Jozef Polacek has played.
What does Jozef Polacek play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Jozef Polacek opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozef Polacek answers 1...e5 (72% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games).
What openings does Jozef Polacek play as White?
As White, Jozef Polacek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozef Polacek play as Black?
As Black, Jozef Polacek most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Petrov's Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Jozef Polacek's FIDE rating?
Jozef Polacek is currently rated 2,169 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,240 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Jozef Polacek played?
Our database contains 98 games by Jozef Polacek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 37 draws, 34 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozef Polacek?
98 games by Jozef Polacek 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.