Prepare against Polina Kobak
WFM · Armenia · World #7,113 classical · FIDE ID 24269727
Our database contains 171 games by Polina Kobak, covering Jul 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Polina Kobak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Polina Kobak 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 | 2,223 | 2,223 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,873 | 1,960 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,948 | 1,979 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 59 | 34 | 78 | 34.5% |
| As White | 83 | 30 | 19 | 34 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 88 | 29 | 15 | 44 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Polina Kobak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Polina Kobak's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 79 | 95.2% | 48.1% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.8% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Kobak usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Kobak usually continues c4 (51.7% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Kobak usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kobak usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Kobak usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Kobak usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 60.9% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 18 | 39.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 80.8% | 40.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Polina Kobak's chess games
All 171 games by Polina Kobak in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - 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: 59 wins, 34 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Tsolakidou,Stavroula | 2,455 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv w 2026 | E73 |
| Jun 2026 | Osmak,Yuliia | 2,451 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv w 2026 | C02 |
| Apr 2025 | Fabian Glen Mariano | 2,402 | Titled Tue Early | D37 |
| Jun 2026 | Sliwicka,Alicja | 2,315 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv w 2026 | C10 |
| Oct 2021 | Yana Zhapova | 2,315 | ch-EU Hybrid U14 Girls | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 33 | 11 | 2,132 |
| 23rd ch-EU w | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 2,139 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv w 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,426 |
| European Junior Chess Championship 2026 | Girls | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,129 |
| ch-ARM w 79th | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,840 |
| 27th Chigorin Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,701 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U14 Girls | 2021 | 9 | 8 | 2,091 |
| 26th Chigorin Memorial | 2018 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,468 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Polina Kobak's chess games?
171 games by Polina Kobak, from Jul 2016 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 Polina Kobak has played.
What does Polina Kobak play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Polina Kobak opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Polina Kobak answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e6 (39% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Polina Kobak play as White?
As White, Polina Kobak's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Polina Kobak play as Black?
As Black, Polina Kobak most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Polina Kobak's FIDE rating?
Polina Kobak is currently rated 2,223 in classical chess, 1,873 in rapid and 1,948 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,223 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Polina Kobak played?
Our database contains 171 games by Polina Kobak, covering Jul 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 34 draws, 78 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Polina Kobak?
171 games by Polina Kobak 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.