Prepare against Radim Polak
Czechia · World #52,190 classical · FIDE ID 320757
Our database contains 77 games by Radim Polak, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Radim Polak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Radim Polak 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 | 1,884 | 2,044 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,871 | 1,895 | Feb 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 22 | 24 | 31 | 28.6% |
| As White | 36 | 14 | 15 | 7 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 41 | 8 | 9 | 24 | 19.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Radim Polak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Radim Polak's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 69.4% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 10 | 27.8% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Polak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Polak usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Polak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Polak usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Polak usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Polak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 52.9% | 38.9% |
| e5 | 7 | 41.2% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 61.1% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 27.8% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
Radim Polak's chess games
All 77 games by Radim Polak in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 22 wins, 24 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Karel Kalista | 2,041 | Klatovy Open A | C01 |
| Jul 2007 | Jaromir Novak | 2,013 | Brno Open B | D41 |
| Jul 2007 | Ladislav Vojtech | 1,983 | Brno Open B | C54 |
| Jun 2012 | Michael Veznik | 1,885 | Brno Duras Open A | B77 |
| May 2006 | Petr Macek | 1,836 | Orlova Open 1 | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karvina Open | 2012 | 16 | 6 | 1,714 |
| Klatovy Open A | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 1,964 |
| Brno Open B | 2007 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,002 |
| 6th Orlova Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,934 |
| Ostrava Open | 2009 | 8 | 5 | 1,906 |
| Brno Duras Open A | 2012 | 8 | 3 | 1,701 |
| Orlova Open 1 | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 1,976 |
| 3rd Bohumin Open | 2020 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,945 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Radim Polak's chess games?
77 games by Radim Polak, from Jan 2004 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 Radim Polak has played.
What does Radim Polak play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Radim Polak opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Radim Polak answers 1...c6 (53% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games).
What openings does Radim Polak play as White?
As White, Radim Polak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Radim Polak play as Black?
As Black, Radim Polak most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Radim Polak's FIDE rating?
Radim Polak is currently rated 1,884 in classical chess, 1,871 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,044 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Radim Polak played?
Our database contains 77 games by Radim Polak, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 24 draws, 31 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Radim Polak?
77 games by Radim Polak 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.