Prepare against Alexander Postoev-Birkenberg
FM · DEU · World #5,268 classical · FIDE ID 4672186
When preparing against Alexander Postoev-Birkenberg, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 44.4% over 18 games.
Our database contains 330 games by Alexander Postoev-Birkenberg, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Postoev-Birkenberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Postoev-Birkenberg 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 | 2,267 | 2,368 | Jan 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 330 | 151 | 89 | 90 | 45.8% |
| As White | 167 | 70 | 48 | 49 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 163 | 81 | 41 | 41 | 49.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Postoev-Birkenberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Postoev-Birkenberg's side.
First moves as White (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 112 | 67.1% | 54.0% |
| e4 | 27 | 16.2% | 63.0% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 12.0% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 4.8% | 68.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 54.0% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Postoev-Birkenberg usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Postoev-Birkenberg usually continues c4 (57.6% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Postoev-Birkenberg usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 63.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Postoev-Birkenberg usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Postoev-Birkenberg usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Postoev-Birkenberg usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 75.3% | 68.2% |
| d5 | 8 | 11.0% | 68.8% |
| c6 | 5 | 6.8% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 71.4% | 63.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 8.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 8.9% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Alexander Postoev-Birkenberg's chess games
All 330 games by Alexander Postoev-Birkenberg 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: 151 wins, 89 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| E01 | Catalan | 13 | 9/3/1 | 69.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 26 | 16/4/6 | 61.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| A25 | English Opening | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Frank Zeller | 2,445 | 23rd Staufer Open | E80 |
| Apr 2009 | Ekrem Cekro | 2,427 | chT2-FRA East 0809 | A25 |
| Mar 2008 | Bernd Meissner | 2,426 | BL2-Sued 0708 | E60 |
| Nov 2007 | Milos Mozny | 2,373 | BL2-Sued 0708 | D11 |
| Nov 2006 | Chi-Minh Nguyen | 2,372 | Oberliga Baden 0607 | E18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U16 | 2002 | 18 | 8 | 1,982 |
| ch-Baden U16 | 2002 | 14 | 11 | 2,103 |
| ch-Baden U18 | 2004 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,144 |
| BL2-Sued 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,511 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,404 |
| Oberliga Baden 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,317 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,234 |
| Oberliga Baden 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,455 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Postoev-Birkenberg's chess games?
330 games by Alexander Postoev-Birkenberg, 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 Alexander Postoev-Birkenberg has played.
What does Alexander Postoev-Birkenberg play on the first move as White?
Across 167 games with White in our database, Alexander Postoev-Birkenberg opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Postoev-Birkenberg answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Alexander Postoev-Birkenberg play as White?
As White, Alexander Postoev-Birkenberg's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Catalan (13 games, 69.2% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 167 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Postoev-Birkenberg play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Postoev-Birkenberg most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 61.5% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 163 games.
What is Alexander Postoev-Birkenberg's FIDE rating?
Alexander Postoev-Birkenberg is currently rated 2,267 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,368 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Alexander Postoev-Birkenberg played?
Our database contains 330 games by Alexander Postoev-Birkenberg, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 151 wins, 89 draws, 90 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Postoev-Birkenberg?
330 games by Alexander Postoev-Birkenberg 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.