Prepare against Polina Ni
LVA · World #65,004 classical · FIDE ID 11602481
When preparing against Polina Ni, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 15.4% over 26 games.
Our database contains 113 games by Polina Ni, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Polina Ni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Polina Ni 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 | 1,838 | 1,974 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,853 | 1,884 | Jul 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,772 | 1,874 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 29 | 32 | 52 | 25.7% |
| As White | 54 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 59 | 10 | 17 | 32 | 16.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Polina Ni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Polina Ni's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 100.0% | 49.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 49.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Ni usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Ni usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Ni usually continues d4 (10.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 89.7% | 23.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 52.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 35.3% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
Polina Ni's chess games
All 113 games by Polina Ni in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 29 wins, 32 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 26 | 4/4/18 | 15.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Monica Calzetta Ruiz | 2,239 | 31st Wch Seniors w | B45 |
| Oct 2025 | Silvia Alexieva | 2,198 | 33rd World Senior w 50+ | B44 |
| Oct 2025 | I Krasenkova | 2,100 | ch-Euro Seniors w +50 | A29 |
| Aug 2006 | Lena Szymanowska | 1,943 | 11th Rewal Open | B02 |
| Jun 2009 | Andreas Schwarz | 1,925 | Augustow Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Rewal Open | 2006 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,906 |
| ch-Euro Seniors w +50 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,928 |
| ECU Senior +50 Women 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 2 | 1,765 |
| 13th Rewal Open B | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,842 |
| Augustow Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,105 |
| 3rd Wroclaw Polonia Open | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 2,019 |
| 9th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,920 |
| ch-EU Seniors 50 w | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,864 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Polina Ni's chess games?
113 games by Polina Ni, from Oct 2005 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 Polina Ni has played.
What does Polina Ni play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Polina Ni opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Polina Ni answers 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games).
What openings does Polina Ni play as White?
As White, Polina Ni's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Polina Ni play as Black?
As Black, Polina Ni most often plays: Alekhine Defense (26 games, 15.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Polina Ni's FIDE rating?
Polina Ni is currently rated 1,838 in classical chess, 1,853 in rapid and 1,772 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,974 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Polina Ni played?
Our database contains 113 games by Polina Ni, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 32 draws, 52 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Polina Ni?
113 games by Polina Ni 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.