Prepare against Martha Polster
DEU · World #92,132 classical · FIDE ID 34639845
When preparing against Martha Polster, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Martha Polster, covering Jun 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Martha Polster's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martha Polster 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 | 1,753 | 1,753 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,620 | 1,620 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 50.0% |
| As White | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 64.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martha Polster's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martha Polster's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Polster usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Polster usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Polster usually continues c3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 30.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Martha Polster's chess games
All 30 games by Martha Polster in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2024 - Oct 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: 15 wins, 5 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Sarah Neininger | 2,006 | Deutsche Ländermeisterschaft 2026 | C29 |
| May 2026 | Laura Sophie Bauer | 1,992 | DEM U16w | C47 |
| Jun 2026 | Christine Zemke | 1,805 | Deutsche Frauen-Mannschaftsmeisterschaft der Landesverbände 2026 | B01 |
| May 2026 | Daria Shynkar | 1,800 | DEM U16w | D10 |
| May 2026 | Isabella Bako | 1,686 | DEM U16w | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25 Open C | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,552 |
| DEM U16w | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,731 |
| chT-GER U12 Girls | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,270 |
| Deutsche Frauen-Mannschaftsmeisterschaft der Landesverbände 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,756 |
| Deutsche Ländermeisterschaft 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 2 | 2,173 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martha Polster's chess games?
30 games by Martha Polster, from Jun 2024 to Oct 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 Martha Polster has played.
What does Martha Polster play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Martha Polster opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martha Polster answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Martha Polster play as White?
As White, Martha Polster's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martha Polster play as Black?
As Black, Martha Polster most often plays: Petrov's Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Martha Polster's FIDE rating?
Martha Polster is currently rated 1,753 in classical chess and 1,620 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,753 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Martha Polster played?
Our database contains 30 games by Martha Polster, covering Jun 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 5 draws, 10 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martha Polster?
30 games by Martha Polster 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.