Prepare against Juergen Poelig
DEU · World #60,089 classical · FIDE ID 24661686
Our database contains 108 games by Juergen Poelig, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juergen Poelig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juergen Poelig 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 | 1,856 | 1,948 | Jan 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,863 | 1,906 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,864 | 1,865 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 30 | 37 | 41 | 27.8% |
| As White | 52 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 56 | 14 | 17 | 25 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 44 | 84.6% | 47.7% |
| e4 | 8 | 15.4% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 85% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Poelig usually continues g3 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Poelig usually continues g3 (46.2% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Poelig usually continues g3 (21.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Poelig usually continues c3 (87.5% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Poelig usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Poelig usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 94.1% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Juergen Poelig's chess games
All 108 games by Juergen Poelig in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 30 wins, 37 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 34 | 10/12/12 | 29.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | David Halt | 2,096 | 8th Vellmar Open | C09 |
| Jan 2023 | Martin Ploog | 2,042 | Verden Open A | C02 |
| Jan 2010 | Sven Hagemann | 2,019 | ch-Niedersachsen Open | B22 |
| Jan 2012 | Hugh Ditmas | 1,950 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | D34 |
| Jan 2012 | Stefanie Duessler | 1,934 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2020 | 35 | 14.5 | 1,819 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2016 | 21 | 10.5 | 1,874 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2017 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,919 |
| Schoeningen Rapid Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,782 |
| 8th Vellmar Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,989 |
| 9th Vellmar Open | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,838 |
| Verden Open A | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,687 |
| Braunschweig Oker Cup | 2011 | 4 | 2 | 1,481 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juergen Poelig's chess games?
108 games by Juergen Poelig, from Mar 2010 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 Juergen Poelig has played.
What does Juergen Poelig play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Juergen Poelig opens with 1.Nf3 (85% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juergen Poelig answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Juergen Poelig play as White?
As White, Juergen Poelig's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (34 games, 29.4% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juergen Poelig play as Black?
As Black, Juergen Poelig most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Juergen Poelig's FIDE rating?
Juergen Poelig is currently rated 1,856 in classical chess, 1,863 in rapid and 1,864 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,948 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Juergen Poelig played?
Our database contains 108 games by Juergen Poelig, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 37 draws, 41 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juergen Poelig?
108 games by Juergen Poelig 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.