Prepare against Steffen Pohl
DEU · World #40,952 classical · FIDE ID 12987824
Our database contains 65 games by Steffen Pohl, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Steffen Pohl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steffen Pohl 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 | 1,931 | 1,942 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,983 | 1,983 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 38.5% |
| As White | 34 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steffen Pohl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steffen Pohl's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 76.5% | 38.5% |
| Nc3 | 6 | 17.6% | 83.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 38.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Pohl usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Pohl usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Pohl usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 18% of White games, 83.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Pohl usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Pohl usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Pohl usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 12 | 80.0% | 79.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Steffen Pohl's chess games
All 65 games by Steffen Pohl in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 25 wins, 20 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Eduard Schwarz | 1,992 | 14th Forchheim Open B | C58 |
| Oct 2016 | Alexander Pikal | 1,962 | 15th Forchheim Open B | A41 |
| Oct 2017 | Stephan Platz | 1,864 | chTB2b-Mittelfranken 1718 | D00 |
| Oct 2016 | Frank Baumgaertner | 1,823 | 15th Forchheim Open B | A48 |
| Oct 2016 | Alexander Petrashov | 1,785 | 15th Forchheim Open B | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magdeburg Open A | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,729 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2b 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,781 |
| chTB2b-Mittelfranken 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,912 |
| chT2b-Mittelfranken 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,838 |
| chT-Mittelfranken B2b 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 1,899 |
| 15th Forchheim Open B | 2016 | 5 | 4 | 2,122 |
| 18th Nuremberg Zabo Open | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 1,816 |
| 14th Forchheim Open B | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 1,867 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steffen Pohl's chess games?
65 games by Steffen Pohl, from Jul 2014 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 Steffen Pohl has played.
What does Steffen Pohl play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Steffen Pohl opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nc3 (18% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steffen Pohl answers 1...Nc6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Steffen Pohl play as White?
As White, Steffen Pohl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steffen Pohl play as Black?
As Black, Steffen Pohl most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Steffen Pohl's FIDE rating?
Steffen Pohl is currently rated 1,931 in classical chess, 1,983 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,942 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Steffen Pohl played?
Our database contains 65 games by Steffen Pohl, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 20 draws, 20 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steffen Pohl?
65 games by Steffen Pohl 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.