Prepare against Marcel Polat
DEU · World #78,004 classical · FIDE ID 12940682
When preparing against Marcel Polat, expect 1.c4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 47 games by Marcel Polat, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcel Polat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcel Polat 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 | 1,796 | 1,796 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 12 | 15 | 20 | 25.5% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 19.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcel Polat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcel Polat's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 11 | 52.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 9 | 42.9% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 52% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Polat usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Polat usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Polat usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Polat usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Polat usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Polat usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 75.0% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Marcel Polat's chess games
All 47 games by Marcel Polat in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 12 wins, 15 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Klaus Reuter | 1,637 | 1st Hofheim Spring Open B | A21 |
| Aug 2011 | Jannik Luzius | 1,621 | 3rd Rheinland Pfalz Open | E90 |
| Aug 2016 | Gerd Held | 1,462 | 28th Wiesbaden Open | B25 |
| Jul 2013 | Eric Marchese | 1,423 | 16th Karl Mala Memorial Open B | C22 |
| Jul 2013 | Simon Holst | 1,399 | 16th Karl Mala Memorial Open B | C68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Hofheim Spring Open B | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,649 |
| 28th Wiesbaden Open | 2016 | 7 | 2 | 1,440 |
| 16th Karl Mala Memorial Open B | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,502 |
| ch-Rheinhessen U14 | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,197 |
| 30th Wiesbaden Open | 2018 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,526 |
| 3rd Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2011 | 6 | 2 | 1,582 |
| Gau Algesheim Open 1st | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 2,042 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcel Polat's chess games?
47 games by Marcel Polat, from May 2013 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 Marcel Polat has played.
What does Marcel Polat play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Marcel Polat opens with 1.c4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcel Polat answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Marcel Polat play as White?
As White, Marcel Polat's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcel Polat play as Black?
As Black, Marcel Polat most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Marcel Polat's FIDE rating?
Marcel Polat is currently rated 1,796 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,796 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Marcel Polat played?
Our database contains 47 games by Marcel Polat, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 15 draws, 20 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcel Polat?
47 games by Marcel Polat 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.