Prepare against Scott Poling
United States · World #72,834 classical · FIDE ID 2028344
When preparing against Scott Poling, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (34%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit as White, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 198 games by Scott Poling, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Scott Poling's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Scott Poling 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 | 1,812 | 1,841 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 198 | 93 | 25 | 80 | 47.0% |
| As White | 101 | 56 | 14 | 31 | 55.4% |
| As Black | 97 | 37 | 11 | 49 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Scott Poling's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Scott Poling's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 81.2% | 61.6% |
| d4 | 19 | 18.8% | 65.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 61.6% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Poling usually continues d4 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Poling usually continues Nf3 (72.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Poling usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 65.8% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Poling usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Poling usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Poling usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 38 | 77.6% | 40.8% |
| c5 | 11 | 22.4% | 63.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 34.5% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 10 | 34.5% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 31.0% | 33.3% |
Scott Poling's chess games
All 198 games by Scott Poling in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 93 wins, 25 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 8/0/1 | 88.9% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Mahlon A Smith | 2,121 | San Francisco TNM Winter Open | B22 |
| Jul 2012 | Igor Margulis | 2,100 | San Francisco TNM Summer Open | B45 |
| Oct 2014 | Peter G Grey | 2,014 | San Francisco TNM Fall Open | B22 |
| Sep 2012 | William Gray | 2,007 | San Francisco TNM Marathon Open | B22 |
| Nov 2014 | David Askin | 2,007 | San Francisco TNM Fall Open | C12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco TNM Fall Open | 2017 | 39 | 19 | 1,765 |
| San Francisco TNM Summer Open | 2017 | 39 | 22 | 1,742 |
| San Francisco TNM Winter Open | 2017 | 32 | 18.5 | 1,794 |
| San Francisco TNM Spring Open | 2017 | 29 | 16 | 1,745 |
| San Francisco TNM Marathon Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,714 |
| San Francisco TNM Jay Whitehead Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,046 |
| San Francisco Grey Memorial | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,797 |
| San Francisco Benson Memorial | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,676 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Scott Poling's chess games?
198 games by Scott Poling, from Jul 2012 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 Scott Poling has played.
What does Scott Poling play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Scott Poling opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Scott Poling answers 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (34% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games).
What openings does Scott Poling play as White?
As White, Scott Poling's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 88.9% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Scott Poling play as Black?
As Black, Scott Poling most often plays: French Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Scott Poling's FIDE rating?
Scott Poling is currently rated 1,812 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,841 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Scott Poling played?
Our database contains 198 games by Scott Poling, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 25 draws, 80 losses (47.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Scott Poling?
198 games by Scott Poling 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.