Prepare against Peter Polyik
FM · Hungary · World #3,434 classical · FIDE ID 758817
Our database contains 435 games by Peter Polyik, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Peter Polyik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Polyik 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 | 2,321 | 2,351 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,227 | 2,227 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,169 | 2,297 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 435 | 161 | 167 | 106 | 37.0% |
| As White | 207 | 92 | 75 | 39 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 228 | 69 | 92 | 67 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Polyik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Polyik's side.
First moves as White (207 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 148 | 71.5% | 63.5% |
| e4 | 36 | 17.4% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 18 | 8.7% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.4% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 63.5% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Polyik usually continues c4 (64.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Polyik usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Polyik usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Polyik usually continues Nf3 (67.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Polyik usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Polyik usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 84 | 67.7% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 9.7% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 11 | 8.9% | 27.3% |
| e6 | 10 | 8.1% | 45.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 44 | 72.1% | 47.7% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 18.0% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Peter Polyik's chess games
All 435 games by Peter Polyik in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 161 wins, 167 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 28 | 15/7/6 | 53.6% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 3/3/1 | 37.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 36 | 14/19/3 | 38.9% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 14 | 2/7/5 | 14.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 13 | 2/9/2 | 15.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13 | 1/3/9 | 7.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 2,601 | Budapest Spring Open | A90 |
| Aug 2019 | Adam Horvath | 2,517 | Budapest Aranytiz GM | B42 |
| Nov 2024 | G Aczel | 2,488 | TCh-HUN 2024-25 | A35 |
| Apr 2019 | Robert Torma | 2,463 | Budapest Spring Open | B40 |
| Jul 2016 | Attila Czebe | 2,450 | 40th Eger Agria Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2018 | 28 | 16.5 | 2,113 |
| Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | 2018 | 27 | 18 | 2,269 |
| Budapest Aranytiz IM | 2021 | 27 | 13 | 2,261 |
| Budapest Spring Open | 2019 | 19 | 10 | 2,239 |
| Budapest SixDays 01 IM-A | 2024 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,237 |
| ch-HUN U16 | 2016 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,189 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,320 |
| Budapest Duna Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,258 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Polyik's chess games?
435 games by Peter Polyik, from Mar 2010 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 Polyik has played.
What does Peter Polyik play on the first move as White?
Across 207 games with White in our database, Peter Polyik opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Polyik answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Peter Polyik play as White?
As White, Peter Polyik's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (28 games, 53.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 207 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Polyik play as Black?
As Black, Peter Polyik most often plays: Sicilian (36 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 228 games.
What is Peter Polyik's FIDE rating?
Peter Polyik is currently rated 2,321 in classical chess, 2,227 in rapid and 2,169 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,351 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Peter Polyik played?
Our database contains 435 games by Peter Polyik, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 161 wins, 167 draws, 106 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Polyik?
435 games by Peter Polyik 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.