Prepare against Artem Postnikov
FM · Serbia · World #4,121 classical · FIDE ID 34153575
When preparing against Artem Postnikov, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 496 games by Artem Postnikov, covering Mar 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Artem Postnikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artem 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 | 2,300 | 2,334 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,353 | 2,353 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,296 | 2,328 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 496 | 198 | 104 | 194 | 39.9% |
| As White | 253 | 112 | 55 | 86 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 243 | 86 | 49 | 108 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artem Postnikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artem Postnikov's side.
First moves as White (251 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 133 | 53.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 98 | 39.0% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 9 | 3.6% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| g4 | 4 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Postnikov usually continues Nf3 (45.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Postnikov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Postnikov usually continues d4 (36.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Postnikov usually continues c4 (57.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Postnikov usually continues c4 (48.1% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Postnikov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 40.0% | 39.3% |
| e6 | 24 | 22.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 23 | 21.9% | 52.2% |
| e5 | 11 | 10.5% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 61 | 72.6% | 45.9% |
| d5 | 17 | 20.2% | 38.2% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Artem Postnikov's chess games
All 496 games by Artem Postnikov in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - 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: 198 wins, 104 draws, 194 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 20 | 11/2/7 | 55.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| A10 | English Opening | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E06 | Catalan | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Francesco Sonis | 2,526 | 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | E17 |
| Dec 2022 | Alexandre Qashashvili | 2,505 | Titled Tue Early | D12 |
| May 2026 | Mika Karttunen | 2,503 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | B97 |
| Aug 2026 | Zbigniew Pakleza | 2,492 | 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | A11 |
| Jul 2025 | Borgaonkar Akshay | 2,452 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 253 | 118.5 | 2,202 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2019 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,318 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,198 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,212 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,441 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,355 |
| 50 IM RUDAR 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,320 |
| 15th Moscow Open A | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,319 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artem Postnikov's chess games?
496 games by Artem Postnikov, from Mar 2014 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 Artem Postnikov has played.
What does Artem Postnikov play on the first move as White?
Across 251 games with White in our database, Artem Postnikov opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artem Postnikov answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Artem Postnikov play as White?
As White, Artem Postnikov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 253 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artem Postnikov play as Black?
As Black, Artem Postnikov most often plays: Indian Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 243 games.
What is Artem Postnikov's FIDE rating?
Artem Postnikov is currently rated 2,300 in classical chess, 2,353 in rapid and 2,296 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,334 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Artem Postnikov played?
Our database contains 496 games by Artem Postnikov, covering Mar 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 198 wins, 104 draws, 194 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artem Postnikov?
496 games by Artem 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.