Prepare against Petr Poloch
IM · Czechia · World #6,482 classical · FIDE ID 300292
Our database contains 570 games by Petr Poloch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petr Poloch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Poloch 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 | 2,235 | 2,308 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,241 | 2,301 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 570 | 171 | 279 | 119 | 30.0% |
| As White | 292 | 97 | 149 | 45 | 33.2% |
| As Black | 278 | 74 | 130 | 74 | 26.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Poloch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Poloch's side.
First moves as White (292 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 181 | 62.0% | 59.4% |
| c4 | 85 | 29.1% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 6 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Poloch usually continues Nf3 (55.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Poloch usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Poloch usually continues d3 (81.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Poloch usually continues Nc3 (70.4% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Poloch usually continues Nc3 (54.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Poloch usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 125 | 99.2% | 51.2% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 93 | 95.9% | 46.2% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Petr Poloch's chess games
All 570 games by Petr Poloch in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 171 wins, 279 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 28 | 7/13/8 | 25.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28 | 7/18/3 | 25.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 27 | 10/14/3 | 37.0% |
| D90 | English Opening | 23 | 7/12/4 | 30.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 22 | 7/10/5 | 31.8% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 19 | 7/10/2 | 36.8% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 2/9/1 | 16.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 35 | 7/17/11 | 20.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 35 | 11/14/10 | 31.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 29 | 7/13/9 | 24.1% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 28 | 11/6/11 | 39.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 3/9/4 | 18.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 5/10/1 | 31.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A32 | Catalan | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1995 | Marek Vokac | 2,475 | chT-CZE 9495 | A61 |
| Jun 1984 | Jiri Lechtynsky | 2,470 | ch-CSR 52 International | C69 |
| Jun 1984 | Josef Pribyl | 2,455 | ch-CSR 52 International | B06 |
| Jan 1994 | Vladimir Sergeev | 2,435 | Ceske Budejovice Open | E68 |
| Apr 1984 | Artur Hennings | 2,415 | Leipzig Baukombinat | C63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2017 | 59 | 31.5 | 2,311 |
| Piestany Open | 2014 | 31 | 21 | 2,232 |
| Piestany Pressburg Open | 2009 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,251 |
| Tatry Open | 2005 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,242 |
| ch-CSR 52 International | 1984 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,312 |
| Ostrava Konik Open A | 2012 | 14 | 8 | 2,303 |
| Tirnavia-B | 1979 | 13 | 11 | 2,511 |
| ch-CSR U26 | 1974 | 12 | 7 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Poloch's chess games?
570 games by Petr Poloch, from Apr 2003 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 Petr Poloch has played.
What does Petr Poloch play on the first move as White?
Across 292 games with White in our database, Petr Poloch opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Poloch answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Petr Poloch play as White?
As White, Petr Poloch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (28 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (27 games, 37.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 292 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Poloch play as Black?
As Black, Petr Poloch most often plays: Benoni Defense (35 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (35 games, 31.4% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 24.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 278 games.
What is Petr Poloch's FIDE rating?
Petr Poloch is currently rated 2,235 in classical chess, 2,241 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,308 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Petr Poloch played?
Our database contains 570 games by Petr Poloch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 171 wins, 279 draws, 119 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Poloch?
570 games by Petr Poloch 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.