Prepare against Vladimir Poley
IM · FIDE · World #5,563 classical · FIDE ID 13500090
Our database contains 801 games by Vladimir Poley, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Poley's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Poley 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 | 2,259 | 2,425 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,218 | 2,343 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,311 | 2,406 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 801 | 343 | 221 | 237 | 42.8% |
| As White | 393 | 184 | 114 | 95 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 408 | 159 | 107 | 142 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Poley's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Poley's side.
First moves as White (393 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 245 | 62.3% | 61.4% |
| d4 | 78 | 19.8% | 60.9% |
| b4 | 24 | 6.1% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 16 | 4.1% | 65.6% |
| e4 | 16 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 2.3% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 62% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Poley usually continues g3 (69.1% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Poley usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Poley usually continues g3 (57.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Poley usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Poley usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Poley usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 118 | 69.4% | 53.0% |
| c6 | 33 | 19.4% | 60.6% |
| c5 | 7 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.4% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 121 | 70.8% | 50.4% |
| d5 | 23 | 13.5% | 43.5% |
| b5 | 12 | 7.0% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 5 | 2.9% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 2.9% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.3% | 62.5% |
Vladimir Poley's chess games
All 801 games by Vladimir Poley 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: 343 wins, 221 draws, 237 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 141 | 73/33/35 | 51.8% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 24 | 14/4/6 | 58.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 10/3/3 | 62.5% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 16 | 10/5/1 | 62.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| D04 | Colle System | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 259 | 104/60/95 | 40.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 26 | 13/4/9 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 10 | 0/7/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Polish Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D31 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Yuri Kruppa | 2,561 | RUS-Cup | A07 |
| Jan 1992 | Valery A Loginov | 2,540 | 8th Budapest Spring Open | B06 |
| Nov 1998 | Milan Vukic | 2,495 | EU-Cup 14th Group7 | A05 |
| Jul 2005 | Nikolai Ninov | 2,493 | 7th Agneaux St Lo IM | D00 |
| Jan 2000 | Vladimir V Zhelnin | 2,489 | Tula-B | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agneaux St Lo IM | 2009 | 40 | 24.5 | 2,420 |
| Stockholm Open | 2013 | 22 | 19 | 2,526 |
| Salongernas IM | 2009 | 18 | 8 | 2,278 |
| RUS-Cup | 2001 | 17 | 7 | 2,379 |
| Manhem Open | 1999 | 16 | 10 | 2,412 |
| Gothenburg Open | 2004 | 14 | 7 | 2,330 |
| Rimavska Sobota | 1991 | 13 | 5 | 2,376 |
| 08 Stockholm Open | 2014 | 12 | 7 | 2,214 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Poley's chess games?
801 games by Vladimir Poley, 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 Vladimir Poley has played.
What does Vladimir Poley play on the first move as White?
Across 393 games with White in our database, Vladimir Poley opens with 1.Nf3 (62% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.b4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Poley answers 1...g6 (69% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...b5 (7% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Poley play as White?
As White, Vladimir Poley's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (141 games, 51.8% win rate); Orangutan opening (24 games, 58.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (19 games, 52.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 393 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Poley play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Poley most often plays: Modern Defense (259 games, 40.2% win rate); Caro-Kann (26 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 61.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 408 games.
What is Vladimir Poley's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Poley is currently rated 2,259 in classical chess, 2,218 in rapid and 2,311 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,425 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Vladimir Poley played?
Our database contains 801 games by Vladimir Poley, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 343 wins, 221 draws, 237 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Poley?
801 games by Vladimir Poley 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.