Prepare against Michal Polak
Poland · World #15,621 classical · FIDE ID 1171763
Our database contains 228 games by Michal Polak, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michal Polak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Polak 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 | 2,099 | 2,118 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,889 | 1,927 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,926 | 1,964 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 228 | 91 | 65 | 72 | 39.9% |
| As White | 119 | 54 | 33 | 32 | 45.4% |
| As Black | 109 | 37 | 32 | 40 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Polak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Polak's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 63.9% | 61.2% |
| d4 | 40 | 33.6% | 57.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 61.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Polak usually continues Nf3 (68.0% score)
- …g6 (16% of these games) — Polak usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Polak usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 57.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Polak usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Polak usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Polak usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 50.0% | 53.7% |
| e5 | 25 | 46.3% | 56.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 87.8% | 34.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.9% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Michal Polak's chess games
All 228 games by Michal Polak in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 91 wins, 65 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 22 | 4/8/10 | 18.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C81 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Jha Sriram | 2,361 | 19th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | B38 |
| Jul 2025 | Katarzyna Dwilewicz | 2,198 | Grand Hotel Kielce Open | D02 |
| Jan 2025 | Oleksandr Zhukovskyi | 2,162 | 23rd Prague Open | B03 |
| Dec 2024 | Emilia Dylag | 2,108 | 43rd Ludwika Zamenhofa Mem | A46 |
| Jun 2024 | Michal Slomczewski | 2,106 | Warsaw YMCA Spring-A 286th | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 278th Warsaw YMCA Autumn A | 2023 | 12 | 8.5 | 1,968 |
| 257th Warsaw YMCA Spring A | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 1,993 |
| Warsaw YMCA Spring-A 286th | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,030 |
| 248th Warsaw YMCA Autumn A | 2021 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,859 |
| 267th Warsaw YMCA Golden Autumn | 2022 | 10 | 3 | 1,864 |
| 300th YMCA Spring A | 2025 | 10 | 7 | 2,129 |
| 240th Warsaw YMCA Spring A | 2021 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,113 |
| 272nd Warsaw YMCA Spring A | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,881 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Aleksander Choroszej (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Polak's chess games?
228 games by Michal Polak, from May 2012 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 Michal Polak has played.
What does Michal Polak play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Michal Polak opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Polak answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (46% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games).
What openings does Michal Polak play as White?
As White, Michal Polak's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 77.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Polak play as Black?
As Black, Michal Polak most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (22 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Michal Polak's FIDE rating?
Michal Polak is currently rated 2,099 in classical chess, 1,889 in rapid and 1,926 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,118 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Michal Polak played?
Our database contains 228 games by Michal Polak, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 65 draws, 72 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Polak?
228 games by Michal Polak 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.