Prepare against Viktor Polyansky
Russia · World #75,743 classical · FIDE ID 4166671
When preparing against Viktor Polyansky, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 390 games by Viktor Polyansky, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Viktor Polyansky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viktor Polyansky 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 | 1,803 | 2,222 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,930 | 1,979 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,921 | 1,974 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 390 | 158 | 60 | 172 | 40.5% |
| As White | 190 | 79 | 29 | 82 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 200 | 79 | 31 | 90 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viktor Polyansky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viktor Polyansky's side.
First moves as White (190 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 162 | 85.3% | 50.3% |
| d4 | 17 | 8.9% | 38.2% |
| c4 | 9 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 50.3% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Polyansky usually continues Nf3 (37.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Polyansky usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Polyansky usually continues d4 (46.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 38.2% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Polyansky usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Polyansky usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Polyansky usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 57 | 53.8% | 50.9% |
| c6 | 34 | 32.1% | 47.1% |
| e5 | 9 | 8.5% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 29 | 45.3% | 53.4% |
| Nf6 | 22 | 34.4% | 56.8% |
| e6 | 5 | 7.8% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Viktor Polyansky's chess games
All 390 games by Viktor Polyansky in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 158 wins, 60 draws, 172 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 34 | 13/4/17 | 38.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 35 | 14/5/16 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 23 | 10/1/12 | 43.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 12 | 3/8/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Timur Ponomariov | 2,344 | 2nd Voronezh Winter Open | D00 |
| Mar 2014 | Alexey Kostin | 2,317 | Voronezh Rating Open 03 A | C42 |
| Jun 2010 | Nikola Prokhoda | 2,262 | 14th Voronezh Open B | B63 |
| Jun 2009 | Vladimir Provkin | 2,254 | 13th Voronezh Open B | A02 |
| Feb 2008 | Vladimir Gritsenko | 2,253 | ch-Voronezh | B95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Voronezh | 2015 | 59 | 20 | 1,978 |
| ch-Voronezh Region | 2018 | 32 | 10.5 | 1,905 |
| Voronezh Open B | 2008 | 15 | 9 | 2,154 |
| Voronezh Winter | 2013 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,988 |
| ch-Voronezh sf | 2008 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,016 |
| ch-Voronezh CC | 2014 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,883 |
| Anna Gagarin Memorial | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,992 |
| 2nd Voronezh Winter Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,138 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vladimir Provkin (11 games) · Victor Sokolovsky (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viktor Polyansky's chess games?
390 games by Viktor Polyansky, from Jan 2004 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 Polyansky has played.
What does Viktor Polyansky play on the first move as White?
Across 190 games with White in our database, Viktor Polyansky opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viktor Polyansky answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...c6 (32% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Viktor Polyansky play as White?
As White, Viktor Polyansky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (34 games, 38.2% win rate); Scotch Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 190 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viktor Polyansky play as Black?
As Black, Viktor Polyansky most often plays: Dutch Defense (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 200 games.
What is Viktor Polyansky's FIDE rating?
Viktor Polyansky is currently rated 1,803 in classical chess, 1,930 in rapid and 1,921 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,222 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Viktor Polyansky played?
Our database contains 390 games by Viktor Polyansky, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 158 wins, 60 draws, 172 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viktor Polyansky?
390 games by Viktor Polyansky 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.