Prepare against Rainer Polzin
GM · DEU · World #2,088 classical · FIDE ID 4610741
When preparing against Rainer Polzin, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 993 games by Rainer Polzin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rainer Polzin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rainer Polzin 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 | 2,378 | 2,520 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,387 | 2,431 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,307 | 2,466 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 993 | 352 | 369 | 272 | 35.4% |
| As White | 516 | 215 | 180 | 121 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 477 | 137 | 189 | 151 | 28.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rainer Polzin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rainer Polzin's side.
First moves as White (516 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 483 | 93.6% | 59.5% |
| g3 | 24 | 4.7% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.0% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Polzin usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Polzin usually continues Nf3 (53.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Polzin usually continues d4 (62.1% score)
- 1.g3 — 5% of White games, 56.3% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Polzin usually continues Bg2 (68.8% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Polzin usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Polzin usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 93 | 43.9% | 45.7% |
| g6 | 71 | 33.5% | 52.1% |
| Nf6 | 26 | 12.3% | 55.8% |
| c6 | 11 | 5.2% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 2.4% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 169 | 89.9% | 47.0% |
| g6 | 13 | 6.9% | 34.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Rainer Polzin's chess games
All 993 games by Rainer Polzin 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: 352 wins, 369 draws, 272 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 62 | 27/23/12 | 43.5% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 53 | 18/19/16 | 34.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 43 | 12/18/13 | 27.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 29 | 15/8/6 | 51.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 29 | 14/8/7 | 48.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 27 | 10/11/6 | 37.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 9/6/10 | 36.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 87 | 33/27/27 | 37.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 58 | 15/20/23 | 25.9% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 51 | 13/24/14 | 25.5% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 31 | 9/13/9 | 29.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 30 | 7/11/12 | 23.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 25 | 7/9/9 | 28.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 25 | 9/10/6 | 36.0% |
| E67 | English Opening | 21 | 4/10/7 | 19.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 3/6/8 | 17.6% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Georg Meier | 2,663 | chT-AUT 0910 | E99 |
| Oct 2015 | Peter Heine Nielsen | 2,654 | 9th Wch Blitz | C84 |
| Nov 2005 | Robert Kempinski | 2,653 | Bundesliga 2005-06 | B85 |
| Oct 2015 | Alexander Motylev | 2,649 | 9th Wch Blitz | B06 |
| Sep 2014 | Evgeniy Najer | 2,646 | 30th EU-Cup | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 22 | 13 | 2,308 |
| 9th Wch Blitz | 2015 | 21 | 10 | 2,524 |
| Bundesliga 2011-12 | 2012 | 15 | 8 | 2,506 |
| Bundesliga 2010-11 | 2011 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,476 |
| Bundesliga 2004-05 | 2005 | 15 | 7 | 2,517 |
| Bundesliga 1998-99 | 1999 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,564 |
| Bundesliga 2005-06 | 2006 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,499 |
| Wch Rapid | 2015 | 15 | 6 | 2,420 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rainer Polzin's chess games?
993 games by Rainer Polzin, 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 Rainer Polzin has played.
What does Rainer Polzin play on the first move as White?
Across 516 games with White in our database, Rainer Polzin opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rainer Polzin answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Rainer Polzin play as White?
As White, Rainer Polzin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (62 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian (53 games, 34.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (43 games, 27.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 516 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rainer Polzin play as Black?
As Black, Rainer Polzin most often plays: Modern Defense (87 games, 37.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (58 games, 25.9% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (51 games, 25.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 477 games.
What is Rainer Polzin's FIDE rating?
Rainer Polzin is currently rated 2,378 in classical chess, 2,387 in rapid and 2,307 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,520 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Rainer Polzin played?
Our database contains 993 games by Rainer Polzin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 352 wins, 369 draws, 272 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rainer Polzin?
993 games by Rainer Polzin 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.