Prepare against Jakob Postlmayer
IM · Austria · World #1,108 classical · FIDE ID 1643622
When preparing against Jakob Postlmayer, expect 1.d4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 554 games by Jakob Postlmayer, covering Oct 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jakob Postlmayer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakob Postlmayer 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 | 2,442 | 2,442 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,239 | 2,239 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,381 | 2,381 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 554 | 239 | 132 | 183 | 43.1% |
| As White | 283 | 138 | 59 | 86 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 271 | 101 | 73 | 97 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakob Postlmayer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakob Postlmayer's side.
First moves as White (283 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 134 | 47.3% | 56.0% |
| e4 | 83 | 29.3% | 58.4% |
| c4 | 48 | 17.0% | 70.8% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 5.3% | 56.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Postlmayer usually continues c4 (57.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Postlmayer usually continues c4 (68.4% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Postlmayer usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 58.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Postlmayer usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Postlmayer usually continues Nf3 (72.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Postlmayer usually continues d4 (85.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 92 | 60.5% | 51.1% |
| e5 | 29 | 19.1% | 41.4% |
| c6 | 26 | 17.1% | 55.8% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.3% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 72.0% | 53.7% |
| d5 | 21 | 28.0% | 54.8% |
Jakob Postlmayer's chess games
All 554 games by Jakob Postlmayer in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 239 wins, 132 draws, 183 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 29 | 13/9/7 | 44.8% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| E09 | Catalan | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 32 | 15/3/14 | 46.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 20 | 5/7/8 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| A33 | English Opening | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Mateusz Bartel | 2,650 | Titled Tue Early | A15 |
| Feb 2025 | Benjamin Bok | 2,583 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Jul 2023 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,557 | Titled Tue Early | E32 |
| Mar 2023 | Leandro Krysa | 2,538 | Titled Tue Early | D41 |
| Mar 2023 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 2,536 | Titled Tue Early | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 251 | 134 | 2,332 |
| ch-AUT | 2025 | 25 | 15.5 | 2,387 |
| Wch Blitz | 2022 | 19 | 6.5 | 2,181 |
| ch-AUT U14 | 2016 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,726 |
| ch-AUT U12 | 2014 | 14 | 6 | 1,441 |
| Wch Rapid | 2022 | 13 | 4 | 2,218 |
| chT2M-AUT 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 2,349 |
| 32nd Feffernitz Open | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,359 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakob Postlmayer's chess games?
554 games by Jakob Postlmayer, from Oct 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 Jakob Postlmayer has played.
What does Jakob Postlmayer play on the first move as White?
Across 283 games with White in our database, Jakob Postlmayer opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakob Postlmayer answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games).
What openings does Jakob Postlmayer play as White?
As White, Jakob Postlmayer's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 56.3% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 283 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakob Postlmayer play as Black?
As Black, Jakob Postlmayer most often plays: Sicilian (32 games, 46.9% win rate); Petrov's Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 271 games.
What is Jakob Postlmayer's FIDE rating?
Jakob Postlmayer is currently rated 2,442 in classical chess, 2,239 in rapid and 2,381 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,442 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Jakob Postlmayer played?
Our database contains 554 games by Jakob Postlmayer, covering Oct 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 239 wins, 132 draws, 183 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakob Postlmayer?
554 games by Jakob Postlmayer 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.