Prepare against Oscar Pollack
United Kingdom · World #13,153 classical · FIDE ID 429414
When preparing against Oscar Pollack, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 38.9% over 18 games.
Our database contains 347 games by Oscar Pollack, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oscar Pollack's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oscar Pollack 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 | 2,126 | 2,180 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,987 | 2,011 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,954 | 2,085 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 347 | 160 | 63 | 124 | 46.1% |
| As White | 172 | 73 | 34 | 65 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 175 | 87 | 29 | 59 | 49.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oscar Pollack's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oscar Pollack's side.
First moves as White (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 104 | 60.5% | 57.2% |
| d4 | 34 | 19.8% | 44.1% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 19.2% | 43.9% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 57.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Pollack usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Pollack usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Pollack usually continues d4 (63.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 44.1% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Pollack usually continues c4 (18.8% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Pollack usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Pollack usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 77 | 88.5% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 10 | 11.5% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 80.8% | 59.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 13.5% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Oscar Pollack's chess games
All 347 games by Oscar Pollack in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - Jul 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: 160 wins, 63 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | Réti Opening | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| E68 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 24 | 15/3/6 | 62.5% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Sven Tica | 2,441 | 15th London Classic Open | A49 |
| Jul 2023 | John C Pigott | 2,347 | 109th ch-GBR | B55 |
| Jul 2024 | Miguel Senlle Caride | 2,339 | 4th London Mindsports Blitz Open | C10 |
| Nov 2019 | Neil H Bradbury | 2,326 | 11th London Classic Open | B42 |
| Aug 2018 | Andrew J Muir | 2,291 | 105th ch-GBR | E84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF U13 | 2015 | 14 | 8 | 893 |
| 3rd London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open | 2024 | 13 | 10.5 | 2,204 |
| 103rd ch-GBR Major | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,877 |
| Hastings Masters Open | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,119 |
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,864 |
| 104th ch-GBR Major | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,009 |
| chT4-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,895 |
| 11th London Classic Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,136 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oscar Pollack's chess games?
347 games by Oscar Pollack, from Dec 2013 to Jul 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 Oscar Pollack has played.
What does Oscar Pollack play on the first move as White?
Across 172 games with White in our database, Oscar Pollack opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oscar Pollack answers 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Oscar Pollack play as White?
As White, Oscar Pollack's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 172 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oscar Pollack play as Black?
As Black, Oscar Pollack most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (24 games, 62.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (18 games, 38.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (15 games, 53.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 175 games.
What is Oscar Pollack's FIDE rating?
Oscar Pollack is currently rated 2,126 in classical chess, 1,987 in rapid and 1,954 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,180 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Oscar Pollack played?
Our database contains 347 games by Oscar Pollack, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 160 wins, 63 draws, 124 losses (46.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oscar Pollack?
347 games by Oscar Pollack 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.