Prepare against Peter Polanyi
CHE · World #37,334 classical · FIDE ID 1304321
Our database contains 85 games by Peter Polanyi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Peter Polanyi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Polanyi 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 | 1,947 | 2,060 | Jan 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 26 | 27 | 32 | 30.6% |
| As White | 44 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 41 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Polanyi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Polanyi's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 93.2% | 52.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Polanyi usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Polanyi usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Polanyi usually continues d3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Polanyi usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 88.2% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 88.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
Peter Polanyi's chess games
All 85 games by Peter Polanyi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 26 wins, 27 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B51 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Miron Naumovich Sher | 2,475 | Ticino Open | B40 |
| Jan 1997 | Judit Kiss | 2,220 | 16th Zalakaros Open | A04 |
| Dec 2004 | Vilmos Di Giovanni | 2,117 | Budapest FS12 FM-A | A47 |
| Jan 2002 | Gabor Zilahi | 2,115 | Budapest FS03 FM-B | B10 |
| Jan 2001 | Helga Szoukup | 2,080 | Budapest FS10 FM | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 1,926 |
| Budapest FS03 FM-B | 2002 | 10 | 5 | 2,096 |
| Budapest FS10 FM-A | 2002 | 10 | 5 | 2,107 |
| 16th Zalakaros Open | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,152 |
| Budapest FS10 FM | 2001 | 9 | 6 | 2,166 |
| Budapest FS11 Elo | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,096 |
| Budapest FS12 FM-A | 2004 | 8 | 3 | 1,992 |
| 29th Pannonia Cup | Group A | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1,902 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Polanyi's chess games?
85 games by Peter Polanyi, from Apr 2003 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 Peter Polanyi has played.
What does Peter Polanyi play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Peter Polanyi opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Polanyi answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Peter Polanyi play as White?
As White, Peter Polanyi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); King's Indian Attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Polanyi play as Black?
As Black, Peter Polanyi most often plays: Benoni Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Peter Polanyi's FIDE rating?
Peter Polanyi is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,060 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Peter Polanyi played?
Our database contains 85 games by Peter Polanyi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 27 draws, 32 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Polanyi?
85 games by Peter Polanyi 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.