Prepare against Michael Steven Bode Polanco
Colombia · World #88,869 classical · FIDE ID 144419589
When preparing against Michael Steven Bode Polanco, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Michael Steven Bode Polanco, covering Jan 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Steven Bode Polanco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Steven Bode Polanco 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 | 1,762 | 1,762 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,686 | 1,711 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,689 | 1,690 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 21.4% |
| As White | 22 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 13.6% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Steven Bode Polanco's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Steven Bode Polanco's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 31.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 31.8% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Polanco usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Polanco usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Polanco usually continues exd5 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
Michael Steven Bode Polanco's chess games
All 42 games by Michael Steven Bode Polanco in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2023 - Aug 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: 9 wins, 14 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Rafael Antonio Serrato Diaz | 1,833 | ch-COL sf | D02 |
| Mar 2024 | Nicolas Zuluaga | 1,765 | ch-COL sf | B01 |
| Apr 2025 | Massimo Matteo Schettini Acuna | 1,607 | Subzonal 2.3.2 | B22 |
| Jan 2024 | Dulze Maria Giraldo Mejia | 1,600 | 29th Manizales Feria Open | C41 |
| Mar 2024 | Victor Manuel Medina Caicedo | 1,575 | ch-COL U20 | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL U20 | 2024 | 15 | 5.5 | 1,512 |
| ch-COL sf | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,793 |
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,704 |
| 29th Manizales Feria Open | 2024 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,429 |
| XXXI IRT Feria de Manizales Colombia | Clásico | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,936 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Steven Bode Polanco's chess games?
42 games by Michael Steven Bode Polanco, from Jan 2023 to Aug 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 Michael Steven Bode Polanco has played.
What does Michael Steven Bode Polanco play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Michael Steven Bode Polanco opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Steven Bode Polanco answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Steven Bode Polanco play as White?
As White, Michael Steven Bode Polanco's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Steven Bode Polanco play as Black?
As Black, Michael Steven Bode Polanco most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Michael Steven Bode Polanco's FIDE rating?
Michael Steven Bode Polanco is currently rated 1,762 in classical chess, 1,686 in rapid and 1,689 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,762 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Michael Steven Bode Polanco played?
Our database contains 42 games by Michael Steven Bode Polanco, covering Jan 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 14 draws, 19 losses (21.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Steven Bode Polanco?
42 games by Michael Steven Bode Polanco 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.