Prepare against Tomas Polak
GM · Czechia · World #1,106 classical · FIDE ID 300560
Our database contains 2,465 games by Tomas Polak, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tomas Polak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomas 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 | 2,442 | 2,563 | Sep 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,460 | 2,545 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,441 | 2,553 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,465 | 931 | 1,219 | 314 | 37.8% |
| As White | 1,248 | 534 | 571 | 143 | 42.8% |
| As Black | 1,217 | 397 | 648 | 171 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomas Polak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomas Polak's side.
First moves as White (1,248 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,018 | 81.6% | 65.7% |
| Nf3 | 123 | 9.9% | 67.5% |
| e4 | 93 | 7.5% | 62.4% |
| c4 | 14 | 1.1% | 67.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 65.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Polak usually continues c4 (64.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Polak usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Polak usually continues Nf3 (53.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 67.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Polak usually continues c4 (64.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Polak usually continues c4 (65.9% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Polak usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (576 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 279 | 48.4% | 58.6% |
| c5 | 136 | 23.6% | 67.6% |
| e5 | 80 | 13.9% | 58.8% |
| b6 | 29 | 5.0% | 67.2% |
| e6 | 25 | 4.3% | 66.0% |
| d5 | 14 | 2.4% | 71.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (398 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 334 | 83.9% | 55.8% |
| d5 | 53 | 13.3% | 52.8% |
| b6 | 6 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Tomas Polak's chess games
All 2,465 games by Tomas Polak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 931 wins, 1,219 draws, 314 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 179 | 82/77/20 | 45.8% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 146 | 50/83/13 | 34.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 107 | 30/61/16 | 28.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 94 | 56/30/8 | 59.6% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 89 | 39/43/7 | 43.8% |
| A17 | English Opening | 66 | 30/29/7 | 45.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 54 | 30/21/3 | 55.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 39 | 11/21/7 | 28.2% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 37 | 22/10/5 | 59.5% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 36 | 9/25/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 107 | 25/55/27 | 23.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 88 | 27/54/7 | 30.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 68 | 22/36/10 | 32.4% |
| A17 | English Opening | 61 | 19/39/3 | 31.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 61 | 18/29/14 | 29.5% |
| E09 | Catalan | 51 | 12/34/5 | 23.5% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 44 | 15/27/2 | 34.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 41 | 6/28/7 | 14.6% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 39 | 13/22/4 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 39 | 16/17/6 | 41.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | David Navara | 2,719 | Pardubice Blitz Open | E15 |
| Jan 1996 | Igor Glek | 2,670 | Vienna Open | E91 |
| Aug 2020 | Sergei Movsesian | 2,649 | Pardubice Blitz Open | B10 |
| Jun 2000 | Gyula Sax | 2,609 | Budapest zt 1.4 | B12 |
| Jan 1996 | Alexander Onischuk | 2,605 | Vienna Open | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE | 2025 | 160 | 86 | 2,487 |
| Biel MTO Open | 1998 | 28 | 15 | 2,486 |
| Litomysl Open | 2004 | 25 | 16.5 | 2,434 |
| ch-CSR U18 | 1991 | 24 | 18 | 2,520 |
| Bern Open | 1996 | 20 | 11 | 2,456 |
| Vienna Open | 1996 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,511 |
| Banicky Kahanec | 2016 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,410 |
| Graz Open | 2002 | 18 | 12 | 2,518 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Robert Cvek (21 games) · Jan Bernasek (21 games) · Pavel Simacek (17 games) · Petr Velicka (16 games) · Vlastimil Babula (16 games) · Jan Krejci (14 games) · David Navara (14 games) · Lubomir Ftacnik (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomas Polak's chess games?
2,465 games by Tomas Polak, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Tomas Polak has played.
What does Tomas Polak play on the first move as White?
Across 1,248 games with White in our database, Tomas Polak opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomas Polak answers 1...c6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games).
What openings does Tomas Polak play as White?
As White, Tomas Polak's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (179 games, 45.8% win rate); Indian Defense (146 games, 34.2% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (107 games, 28.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,248 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomas Polak play as Black?
As Black, Tomas Polak most often plays: Indian Defense (107 games, 23.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (88 games, 30.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (68 games, 32.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,217 games.
What is Tomas Polak's FIDE rating?
Tomas Polak is currently rated 2,442 in classical chess, 2,460 in rapid and 2,441 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,563 (Sep 2020).
How many games has Tomas Polak played?
Our database contains 2,465 games by Tomas Polak, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 931 wins, 1,219 draws, 314 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomas Polak?
2,465 games by Tomas 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.