Prepare against Martin Post
New Zealand · World #138,129 classical · FIDE ID 4300696
When preparing against Martin Post, expect 1.Nf3 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%).
Our database contains 96 games by Martin Post, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Post's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Post 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 | 1,625 | 2,094 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,911 | 1,961 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 40 | 17 | 39 | 41.7% |
| As White | 50 | 25 | 9 | 16 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 46 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Post's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Post's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 24 | 48.0% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 15 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 6 | 12.0% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 48% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Post usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Post usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Post usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Post usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Post usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Post usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 44.4% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 70.0% | 46.4% |
| d6 | 5 | 25.0% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Martin Post's chess games
All 96 games by Martin Post in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 40 wins, 17 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E61 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A06 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Scott Wastney | 2,350 | 124th ch-NZL Open | E07 |
| Jan 2017 | Arthur J Pomeroy | 2,064 | 124th ch-NZL Open | A05 |
| Sep 2012 | Nikolai Stawski | 2,019 | ch-Queensland | B24 |
| Sep 2015 | Benjamin U Lim | 1,986 | 42nd Auckland North Shore Open | E62 |
| Apr 2011 | George E Lester | 1,985 | Queensland Open | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Queensland | 2019 | 25 | 11 | 1,931 |
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2018 | 16 | 10 | 1,830 |
| Queenstown Open | 2009 | 10 | 5 | 1,919 |
| 124th ch-NZL Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,828 |
| Queensland Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,103 |
| Palmy Knights Open | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,902 |
| Waikato Open | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,713 |
| 45th Auckland North Shore Open | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,816 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Post's chess games?
96 games by Martin Post, from Oct 2007 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 Martin Post has played.
What does Martin Post play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Martin Post opens with 1.Nf3 (48% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Post answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...d6 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Martin Post play as White?
As White, Martin Post's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Post play as Black?
As Black, Martin Post most often plays: Pirc Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Martin Post's FIDE rating?
Martin Post is currently rated 1,625 in classical chess, 1,911 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,094 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Martin Post played?
Our database contains 96 games by Martin Post, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 17 draws, 39 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Post?
96 games by Martin Post 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.