Prepare against Viktor Polischuk
FM · DEU · World #6,047 classical · FIDE ID 4657489
Our database contains 161 games by Viktor Polischuk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Viktor Polischuk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viktor Polischuk 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 | 2,246 | 2,346 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,240 | 2,266 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 54 | 59 | 48 | 33.5% |
| As White | 84 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 77 | 25 | 29 | 23 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viktor Polischuk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viktor Polischuk's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 81.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 10.7% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Polischuk usually continues Nf3 (46.8% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Polischuk usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Polischuk usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Polischuk usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Polischuk usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Polischuk usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 71.0% | 54.5% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 25.8% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 89.3% | 42.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 10.7% | 66.7% |
Viktor Polischuk's chess games
All 161 games by Viktor Polischuk 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: 54 wins, 59 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Erling Mortensen | 2,470 | Oberliga Nord N 0607 | B03 |
| Apr 2006 | Hans-Ulrich Gruenberg | 2,453 | Oberliga Nord N 0506 | B40 |
| Dec 2006 | Frank Lamprecht | 2,401 | Oberliga Nord N 0607 | A55 |
| Apr 2005 | Istvan Fischer | 2,390 | Oberliga Nord N 0405 | B33 |
| Apr 2016 | Gernot Gauglitz | 2,389 | Bundesliga 2015-16 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bargteheide Open | 2008 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,250 |
| Bundesliga 2017-18 | 2018 | 10 | 2 | 2,202 |
| Bundesliga 2015-16 | 2016 | 9 | 2 | 2,276 |
| 14th Kiel Open | 2001 | 9 | 6 | 2,401 |
| 15th Kiel Open | 2002 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,371 |
| Oberliga Nord N 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,226 |
| Oberliga Nord N 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,365 |
| Oberliga Nord N 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,294 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viktor Polischuk's chess games?
161 games by Viktor Polischuk, 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 Viktor Polischuk has played.
What does Viktor Polischuk play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Viktor Polischuk opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viktor Polischuk answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Viktor Polischuk play as White?
As White, Viktor Polischuk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viktor Polischuk play as Black?
As Black, Viktor Polischuk most often plays: Benoni Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Viktor Polischuk's FIDE rating?
Viktor Polischuk is currently rated 2,246 in classical chess, 2,240 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,346 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Viktor Polischuk played?
Our database contains 161 games by Viktor Polischuk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 59 draws, 48 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viktor Polischuk?
161 games by Viktor Polischuk 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.