Prepare against Albert Postnikov
CM · Russia · World #6,422 classical · FIDE ID 34264566
When preparing against Albert Postnikov, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 37.5% over 24 games.
Our database contains 134 games by Albert Postnikov, covering May 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Albert Postnikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Albert Postnikov 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 | 2,238 | 2,264 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,271 | 2,279 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,183 | 2,252 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 56 | 23 | 55 | 41.8% |
| As White | 69 | 31 | 9 | 29 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 65 | 25 | 14 | 26 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Albert Postnikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Albert Postnikov's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 63 | 91.3% | 50.8% |
| e4 | 6 | 8.7% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 50.8% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Postnikov usually continues c4 (45.2% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Postnikov usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Postnikov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Postnikov usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 100.0% | 54.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 86.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 13.3% | 62.5% |
Albert Postnikov's chess games
All 134 games by Albert Postnikov in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - Sep 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: 56 wins, 23 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 24 | 9/2/13 | 37.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Alexey Sarana | 2,661 | Titled Tue | D45 |
| Jul 2025 | Vitaly Sivuk | 2,526 | 21st Moscow Open A | E10 |
| Oct 2025 | Milosz Szpar | 2,499 | Titled Tue | B31 |
| Sep 2025 | Aljoscha Feuerstack | 2,452 | Titled Tue | D10 |
| Sep 2025 | Alexei Belov | 2,421 | Titled Tue | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 67 | 36 | 2,307 |
| Sveshnikov Memorial Open | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,833 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 11 | 4 | 2,154 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 2,218 |
| II Russian Team Men's Cup | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,242 |
| RUS Cup tt | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 2,197 |
| III Russian Team Cup | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,343 |
| TCh-RUS HL | 2025 | 5 | 0.5 | 2,104 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Albert Postnikov's chess games?
134 games by Albert Postnikov, from May 2017 to Sep 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 Albert Postnikov has played.
What does Albert Postnikov play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Albert Postnikov opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Albert Postnikov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Albert Postnikov play as White?
As White, Albert Postnikov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Albert Postnikov play as Black?
As Black, Albert Postnikov most often plays: Slav Defense (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Albert Postnikov's FIDE rating?
Albert Postnikov is currently rated 2,238 in classical chess, 2,271 in rapid and 2,183 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,264 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Albert Postnikov played?
Our database contains 134 games by Albert Postnikov, covering May 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 23 draws, 55 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Albert Postnikov?
134 games by Albert Postnikov 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.