Prepare against Evgeny Postny
GM · Israel · World #630 classical · FIDE ID 2804344
When preparing against Evgeny Postny, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense as Black, 20.3% over 59 games.
Our database contains 4,796 games by Evgeny Postny, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Evgeny Postny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Evgeny Postny 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 | 2,493 | 2,674 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,522 | 2,659 | Mar 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,580 | 2,690 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4,796 | 2,304 | 1,452 | 1,040 | 48.0% |
| As White | 2,405 | 1,282 | 688 | 435 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 2,391 | 1,022 | 764 | 605 | 42.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Evgeny Postny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Evgeny Postny's side.
First moves as White (2,405 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,568 | 65.2% | 66.8% |
| e4 | 510 | 21.2% | 71.5% |
| Nf3 | 215 | 8.9% | 65.1% |
| c4 | 111 | 4.6% | 66.2% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 66.8% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Postny usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Postny usually continues c4 (68.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Postny usually continues c4 (70.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 71.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Postny usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Postny usually continues Nf3 (64.4% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Postny usually continues d4 (71.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,097 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 566 | 51.6% | 56.6% |
| c6 | 211 | 19.2% | 56.6% |
| c5 | 208 | 19.0% | 70.7% |
| e6 | 74 | 6.7% | 59.5% |
| g6 | 22 | 2.0% | 65.9% |
| d6 | 12 | 1.1% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (825 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 396 | 48.0% | 53.5% |
| Nf6 | 358 | 43.4% | 63.5% |
| c5 | 35 | 4.2% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 17 | 2.1% | 52.9% |
| d6 | 9 | 1.1% | 61.1% |
| g6 | 6 | 0.7% | 83.3% |
Evgeny Postny's chess games
All 4,796 games by Evgeny Postny in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 2,304 wins, 1,452 draws, 1,040 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 263 | 115/109/39 | 43.7% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 231 | 110/80/41 | 47.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 211 | 96/78/37 | 45.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 114 | 48/46/20 | 42.1% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 98 | 67/18/13 | 68.4% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 90 | 55/18/17 | 61.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 81 | 39/35/7 | 48.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 73 | 43/18/12 | 58.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 66 | 34/22/10 | 51.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 64 | 39/17/8 | 60.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 308 | 88/142/78 | 28.6% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 200 | 84/72/44 | 42.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 101 | 39/34/28 | 38.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 95 | 63/14/18 | 66.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 84 | 35/23/26 | 41.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 73 | 25/30/18 | 34.2% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 59 | 12/37/10 | 20.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 59 | 22/20/17 | 37.3% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 58 | 45/3/10 | 77.6% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 53 | 24/19/10 | 45.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Early | A26 |
| Dec 2018 | Sergey Karjakin | 2,753 | Wch Blitz | C90 |
| Jun 2024 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,748 | Titled Tue Late | C55 |
| Dec 2019 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,724 | Wch Rapid | D37 |
| Sep 2008 | Sergei Movsesian | 2,723 | chT-ESP Honor Gp2 | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 1,327 | 833 | 2,465 |
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 103 | 61 | 2,495 |
| ch-ISR | 2018 | 74 | 43 | 2,534 |
| Wch Blitz | 2021 | 62 | 31.5 | 2,553 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 53 | 29.5 | 2,585 |
| Wch Rapid | 2021 | 43 | 21 | 2,586 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2019 | 40 | 22.5 | 2,632 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2026 | 33 | 22.5 | 2,544 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Victor Mikhalevski (16 games) · Ivan Saric (16 games) · Sergei Movsesian (14 games) · Gata Kamsky (13 games) · Ilia Smirin (13 games) · Alexander Moiseenko (13 games) · Anton Demchenko (13 games) · Avigdor Bykhovsky (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Evgeny Postny's chess games?
4,796 games by Evgeny Postny, from Apr 2003 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 Evgeny Postny has played.
What does Evgeny Postny play on the first move as White?
Across 2,405 games with White in our database, Evgeny Postny opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Evgeny Postny answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Evgeny Postny play as White?
As White, Evgeny Postny's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (263 games, 43.7% win rate); Slav Defense (231 games, 47.6% win rate); Indian Defense (211 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,405 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Evgeny Postny play as Black?
As Black, Evgeny Postny most often plays: Slav Defense (308 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (200 games, 42.0% win rate); Réti Opening (101 games, 38.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,391 games.
What is Evgeny Postny's FIDE rating?
Evgeny Postny is currently rated 2,493 in classical chess, 2,522 in rapid and 2,580 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,674 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Evgeny Postny played?
Our database contains 4,796 games by Evgeny Postny, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 2,304 wins, 1,452 draws, 1,040 losses (48.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Evgeny Postny?
4,796 games by Evgeny Postny 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.