Prepare against Mateo Rodriguez Polo
CM · Spain · World #9,004 classical · FIDE ID 24509396
When preparing against Mateo Rodriguez Polo, expect 1.d4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense as White, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 294 games by Mateo Rodriguez Polo, covering Aug 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mateo Rodriguez Polo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mateo Rodriguez Polo 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 | 2,187 | 2,224 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,161 | 2,161 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,122 | 2,122 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 294 | 81 | 28 | 185 | 27.6% |
| As White | 143 | 40 | 14 | 89 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 151 | 41 | 14 | 96 | 27.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mateo Rodriguez Polo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mateo Rodriguez Polo's side.
First moves as White (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 81 | 57.0% | 26.5% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 23.9% | 51.5% |
| e4 | 21 | 14.8% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 5 | 3.5% | 20.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 26.5% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Polo usually continues Nf3 (26.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Polo usually continues Nf3 (20.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Polo usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 51.5% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Polo usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Polo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Polo usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 33 | 43.4% | 28.8% |
| e6 | 27 | 35.5% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 6.6% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 6.6% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 47.1% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 13 | 25.5% | 34.6% |
| e6 | 12 | 23.5% | 20.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Mateo Rodriguez Polo's chess games
All 294 games by Mateo Rodriguez Polo in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 81 wins, 28 draws, 185 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 19 | 4/1/14 | 21.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 5/0/13 | 27.8% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 3/2/11 | 18.8% |
| D04 | Colle System | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/0/9 | 10.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Maxim Turov | 2,583 | Benasque Open 38th | A04 |
| Jun 2023 | Thore Perske | 2,448 | Titled Tue Early | C08 |
| Nov 2025 | Peter T Roberson | 2,447 | Titled Tue | D05 |
| Apr 2026 | Vladislav Gontcharov | 2,421 | Titled Tue | D31 |
| Jun 2023 | Alexei Belov | 2,421 | Titled Tue Early | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 256 | 71.5 | 2,084 |
| 31st Madrid San Viator Open A | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,993 |
| ch-Madrid final | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 2,224 |
| Davos Challenge Open | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 2,322 |
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 2,313 |
| 12th Sanxenxo Carlos Open | 2021 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,020 |
| TCh-SUI 2024 | 2024 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,419 |
| Benasque Open 38th | 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2,983 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mateo Rodriguez Polo's chess games?
294 games by Mateo Rodriguez Polo, from Aug 2014 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 Mateo Rodriguez Polo has played.
What does Mateo Rodriguez Polo play on the first move as White?
Across 142 games with White in our database, Mateo Rodriguez Polo opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mateo Rodriguez Polo answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games).
What openings does Mateo Rodriguez Polo play as White?
As White, Mateo Rodriguez Polo's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (18 games, 27.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mateo Rodriguez Polo play as Black?
As Black, Mateo Rodriguez Polo most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 151 games.
What is Mateo Rodriguez Polo's FIDE rating?
Mateo Rodriguez Polo is currently rated 2,187 in classical chess, 2,161 in rapid and 2,122 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,224 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Mateo Rodriguez Polo played?
Our database contains 294 games by Mateo Rodriguez Polo, covering Aug 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 28 draws, 185 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mateo Rodriguez Polo?
294 games by Mateo Rodriguez Polo 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.