Prepare against Wolfgang Polster
DEU · World #14,283 classical · FIDE ID 4622073
When preparing against Wolfgang Polster, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (89%).
Our database contains 30 games by Wolfgang Polster, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Polster's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Polster 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 | 2,112 | 2,284 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 7 | 19 | 4 | 23.3% |
| As White | 15 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 26.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 315 rated games against 271 different opponents, across 52 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 297 | 136 | 110 | 51 | 45.8% | 2,050 | 2,166 | 20 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 52 | 9 | 20 | 23 | 17.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 260 | 134 | 98 | 28 | 51.5% |
Wins over titled players: 6 vs IM · 8 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 4 vs WIM · 1 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 27 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 | 10 | 15 | 2 | 1,971 | 2,090 |
| 2025 | 57 | 23 | 23 | 11 | 2,039 | 2,123 |
| 2024 | 31 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 1,969 | 2,085 |
| 2023 | 53 | 24 | 23 | 6 | 2,006 | 2,142 |
| 2022 | 56 | 30 | 17 | 9 | 2,089 | 2,239 |
| 2020 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2,084 | 2,284 |
| 2019 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2,062 | 2,195 |
| 2018 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2,081 | 2,201 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2,069 | 2,069 |
| 2016 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2,076 | 2,142 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2,072 | 1,672 |
| 2014 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2,022 | 2,182 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2,306 | 1,906 |
| 2012 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2,089 | 2,356 |
| 2011 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2,115 | 2,293 |
| 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2,163 | 2,252 |
| 2009 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2,176 | 2,443 |
| 2007 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2,229 | 2,096 |
| 2006 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2,211 | 2,344 |
Where Wolfgang Polster has played
Germany (46) · Austria (2) · Czechia (2) · Italy (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Polster's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Polster's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 93.3% | 53.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Polster usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Polster usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Polster usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Polster usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 88.9% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Wolfgang Polster's chess games
All 30 games by Wolfgang Polster in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 7 wins, 19 draws, 4 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Joerg Hutschenreiter | 2,081 | German Chess Championship 2026 | Seniors 65+ | B23 |
| Aug 2026 | Franz Paus | 2,010 | 23. Rheinland-Pfalz Senioren Open | B46 |
| Mar 2025 | Alfred Wimmer | 1,972 | 13th Int Senioren-Cup | A40 |
| Aug 2026 | Udo Steingrobe | 1,968 | 23. Rheinland-Pfalz Senioren Open | A88 |
| Apr 2025 | Wolfgang Prueske | 1,945 | 13th Int Senioren-Cup | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23. Rheinland-Pfalz Senioren Open | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,082 |
| 13th Int Senioren-Cup | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 2,097 |
| World Senior Teams +50 | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1,888 |
| 34. Deutsche Senioren MM 2026 | 65+ | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,164 |
| German Chess Championship 2026 | Seniors 65+ | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,082 |
| 12th Int Senioren-Cup | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,876 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Polster's chess games?
30 games by Wolfgang Polster, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Wolfgang Polster has played.
What does Wolfgang Polster play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Polster opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Polster answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (89% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Polster play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Polster's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Polster play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Polster most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Wolfgang Polster's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Polster is currently rated 2,112 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,284 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Wolfgang Polster played?
Our database contains 30 games by Wolfgang Polster, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 19 draws, 4 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Polster?
30 games by Wolfgang Polster 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.