Prepare against Polina Pak
Russia · World #21,385 classical · FIDE ID 54176646
Our database contains 34 games by Polina Pak, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Polina Pak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Polina Pak 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 | 2,046 | 2,062 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,015 | 2,068 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,917 | 2,009 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 11 | 7 | 16 | 32.4% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Polina Pak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Polina Pak's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 73.7% | 53.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Pak usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Pak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Pak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Pak usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Pak usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Polina Pak's chess games
All 34 games by Polina Pak in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Vitaly Boiarintsev | 2,192 | II Russian Team Men's Cup | E15 |
| Aug 2024 | Aleksandr Kulnev | 2,145 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | E70 |
| Nov 2023 | Elena N. Sazonova | 2,088 | RUS Cup tt w | D90 |
| Apr 2026 | Lana Dryaeva | 1,954 | TCh-RUS HL 2026 | D77 |
| Dec 2023 | Yuliya Liavonava | 1,860 | RUS Cup tt w | E44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72nd ch-RUS Higher League w | 2022 | 9 | 2 | 1,673 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,121 |
| RUS Cup tt w | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 1,958 |
| TCh-RUS HL 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,143 |
| Sveshnikov Memorial Open | 2021 | 4 | 1 | 1,606 |
| III Russian Team Cup | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2,114 |
| II Russian Team Men's Cup | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2,592 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Polina Pak's chess games?
34 games by Polina Pak, from May 2016 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 Polina Pak has played.
What does Polina Pak play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Polina Pak opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Polina Pak answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Polina Pak play as White?
As White, Polina Pak's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Polina Pak play as Black?
As Black, Polina Pak most often plays: King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Polina Pak's FIDE rating?
Polina Pak is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess, 2,015 in rapid and 1,917 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,062 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Polina Pak played?
Our database contains 34 games by Polina Pak, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Polina Pak?
34 games by Polina Pak 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.