Prepare against Sascha Pollmann
DEU · World #14,453 classical · FIDE ID 4628543
Our database contains 213 games by Sascha Pollmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sascha Pollmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sascha Pollmann 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 | 2,111 | 2,135 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 213 | 83 | 69 | 61 | 39.0% |
| As White | 109 | 44 | 35 | 30 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 104 | 39 | 34 | 31 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sascha Pollmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sascha Pollmann's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 76 | 69.7% | 59.2% |
| c4 | 20 | 18.3% | 55.0% |
| g3 | 9 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.8% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 70% of White games, 59.2% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Pollmann usually continues g3 (53.3% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Pollmann usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Pollmann usually continues g3 (54.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Pollmann usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Pollmann usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Pollmann usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 40 | 74.1% | 48.8% |
| c5 | 14 | 25.9% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 44.4% | 40.6% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 30.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 7 | 19.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Sascha Pollmann's chess games
All 213 games by Sascha Pollmann 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: 83 wins, 69 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 55 | 24/17/14 | 43.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Christian Koepke | 2,331 | 22nd chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A05 |
| Aug 2014 | Klaus Schmitzer | 2,289 | 17th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | A04 |
| Jun 2008 | Juergen Kaufeld | 2,283 | 11th Karl Mala Memorial Open | A07 |
| Oct 2018 | Fred Hedke | 2,274 | 22nd chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | C00 |
| Jan 2010 | Thorsten Palm | 2,253 | Oberliga Nord W 0910 | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremen Silvester Open | 2021 | 24 | 15.5 | 2,049 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2011 | 14 | 9 | 2,020 |
| Dortmund Open A | 1999 | 10 | 5 | 2,224 |
| 12th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,158 |
| Sportland NRW-Cup | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,973 |
| 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,057 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 2,082 |
| 13th Int Senioren-Cup | 2025 | 7 | 5 | 2,193 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sascha Pollmann's chess games?
213 games by Sascha Pollmann, 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 Sascha Pollmann has played.
What does Sascha Pollmann play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Sascha Pollmann opens with 1.Nf3 (70% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.g3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sascha Pollmann answers 1...e6 (74% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...f5 (19% of games).
What openings does Sascha Pollmann play as White?
As White, Sascha Pollmann's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (55 games, 43.6% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sascha Pollmann play as Black?
As Black, Sascha Pollmann most often plays: Horwitz Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Sascha Pollmann's FIDE rating?
Sascha Pollmann is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,135 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Sascha Pollmann played?
Our database contains 213 games by Sascha Pollmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 69 draws, 61 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sascha Pollmann?
213 games by Sascha Pollmann 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.