Prepare against Anton Postl
FM · Austria · World #9,575 classical · FIDE ID 1602160
Our database contains 325 games by Anton Postl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anton Postl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anton Postl 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 | 2,176 | 2,322 | Apr 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,206 | 2,274 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 325 | 120 | 98 | 107 | 36.9% |
| As White | 170 | 75 | 41 | 54 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 155 | 45 | 57 | 53 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anton Postl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anton Postl's side.
First moves as White (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 120 | 70.6% | 53.3% |
| Nf3 | 37 | 21.8% | 63.5% |
| e4 | 10 | 5.9% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.8% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Postl usually continues c4 (51.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Postl usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Postl usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 63.5% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Postl usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Postl usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Postl usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 63 | 94.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 94.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Anton Postl's chess games
All 325 games by Anton Postl 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: 120 wins, 98 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 32 | 11/9/12 | 34.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 12/4/4 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A21 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 11/10/9 | 36.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A36 | English Opening | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D76 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Egon Brestian | 2,475 | ch-AUT | E60 |
| Sep 1992 | Branko Rogulj | 2,445 | Graz | D85 |
| Jan 1994 | Josef Klinger | 2,435 | chT-AUT | B24 |
| Oct 2004 | Ismael Teran Alvarez | 2,431 | 20th EU-Cup | B92 |
| Mar 2013 | Robert Kreisl | 2,419 | chT-AUT 1213 | D17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 1998 | 30 | 13 | 2,247 |
| chT-AUT | 1994 | 20 | 11 | 2,394 |
| Graz Open | 2002 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,418 |
| chT-AUT 9495 | 1995 | 11 | 5 | 2,305 |
| chT-AUT 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 5 | 2,291 |
| Oberwart Open | 1999 | 11 | 6 | 2,357 |
| Graz | 1992 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,338 |
| chT-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,252 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anton Postl's chess games?
325 games by Anton Postl, 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 Anton Postl has played.
What does Anton Postl play on the first move as White?
Across 170 games with White in our database, Anton Postl opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anton Postl answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Anton Postl play as White?
As White, Anton Postl's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Réti Opening (20 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 170 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anton Postl play as Black?
As Black, Anton Postl most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 31.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 155 games.
What is Anton Postl's FIDE rating?
Anton Postl is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess and 2,206 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,322 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Anton Postl played?
Our database contains 325 games by Anton Postl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 120 wins, 98 draws, 107 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anton Postl?
325 games by Anton Postl 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.