Prepare against Kacper Polok
FM · Poland · World #7,312 classical · FIDE ID 1137158
When preparing against Kacper Polok, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 1,035 games by Kacper Polok, covering Oct 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kacper Polok's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kacper Polok 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 | 2,219 | 2,336 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,134 | 2,226 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,176 | 2,266 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,035 | 419 | 208 | 408 | 40.5% |
| As White | 527 | 239 | 97 | 191 | 45.4% |
| As Black | 508 | 180 | 111 | 217 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kacper Polok's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kacper Polok's side.
First moves as White (527 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 501 | 95.1% | 53.7% |
| f4 | 12 | 2.3% | 91.7% |
| d4 | 11 | 2.1% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Polok usually continues Nc3 (53.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Polok usually continues Nf3 (58.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Polok usually continues d4 (48.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 2% of White games, 91.7% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Polok usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Polok usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Polok usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (243 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 149 | 61.3% | 49.3% |
| e6 | 85 | 35.0% | 46.5% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.1% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 72 | 44.2% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 69 | 42.3% | 44.2% |
| f5 | 19 | 11.7% | 28.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Kacper Polok's chess games
All 1,035 games by Kacper Polok in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Sep 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: 419 wins, 208 draws, 408 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 130 | 57/20/53 | 43.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 34 | 16/6/12 | 47.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 29 | 16/5/8 | 55.2% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 12/8/5 | 48.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 4/2/10 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 12 | 11/0/1 | 91.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 64 | 28/9/27 | 43.8% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 52 | 19/6/27 | 36.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 26 | 8/8/10 | 30.8% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 26 | 7/7/12 | 26.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 25 | 10/6/9 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 25 | 8/3/14 | 32.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 25 | 7/6/12 | 28.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Markus Ragger | 2,651 | ch-EU blitz | A90 |
| Sep 2015 | Bartosz Socko | 2,613 | chT-POL | B19 |
| Oct 2015 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 2,601 | ch-EU University 1st | B94 |
| May 2021 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,560 | Titled Tue | C18 |
| Jul 2022 | Bojan Kurajica | 2,525 | 5th Solta Open | A49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 268 | 122.5 | 2,243 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2021 | 40 | 22.5 | 2,239 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2022 | 23 | 14.5 | 2,323 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2010 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,012 |
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2010 | 22 | 14 | 1,940 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,227 |
| chT-POL 1 | 2014 | 17 | 8 | 2,244 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 2 | 2020 | 16 | 8 | 2,363 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kacper Polok's chess games?
1,035 games by Kacper Polok, from Oct 2005 to Sep 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 Kacper Polok has played.
What does Kacper Polok play on the first move as White?
Across 527 games with White in our database, Kacper Polok opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kacper Polok answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...e6 (42% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games).
What openings does Kacper Polok play as White?
As White, Kacper Polok's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (130 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian (34 games, 47.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (29 games, 55.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 527 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kacper Polok play as Black?
As Black, Kacper Polok most often plays: Sicilian (64 games, 43.8% win rate); Horwitz Defense (52 games, 36.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (26 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 508 games.
What is Kacper Polok's FIDE rating?
Kacper Polok is currently rated 2,219 in classical chess, 2,134 in rapid and 2,176 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,336 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Kacper Polok played?
Our database contains 1,035 games by Kacper Polok, covering Oct 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 419 wins, 208 draws, 408 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kacper Polok?
1,035 games by Kacper Polok 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.