Prepare against Martin Postupa
Czechia · World #40,460 classical · FIDE ID 325210
When preparing against Martin Postupa, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 28.6% over 49 games.
Our database contains 298 games by Martin Postupa, covering Oct 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Martin Postupa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Postupa 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 | 1,933 | 2,170 | Jun 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,947 | 2,064 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,981 | 2,106 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 298 | 109 | 71 | 118 | 36.6% |
| As White | 140 | 55 | 33 | 52 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 158 | 54 | 38 | 66 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Postupa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Postupa's side.
First moves as White (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 140 | 100.0% | 51.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Postupa usually continues Nc3 (44.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Postupa usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Postupa usually continues d4 (61.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 84 | 95.5% | 51.2% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.4% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 47 | 95.9% | 41.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.1% | 75.0% |
Martin Postupa's chess games
All 298 games by Martin Postupa in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 109 wins, 71 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 49 | 14/14/21 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 28 | 15/8/5 | 53.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 22 | 10/3/9 | 45.5% |
| E11 | Catalan | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Jiri Gregor | 2,291 | Ricany Open | D45 |
| Jan 2015 | Alexander N. Chudinovskih | 2,258 | 14th Prague Open A | C69 |
| Jan 2015 | Razvan-Gabriel Iagar | 2,243 | 14th Prague Open A | E11 |
| Sep 2026 | Jakub Szotkowski | 2,221 | Czech Team Chess Championship | Blitz | E11 |
| Oct 2015 | Michal Vetrovsky | 2,211 | Prague Pankrac Cup | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open A | 2014 | 35 | 19 | 2,020 |
| Ricany Open | 2013 | 35 | 21.5 | 2,150 |
| chT-CZE U18 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 7 | 2,070 |
| chT-Rakovnik Regional 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,137 |
| chTB-Czechia KP 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,172 |
| chT2C-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 2,074 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 1,762 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 1,982 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Postupa's chess games?
298 games by Martin Postupa, from Oct 2004 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 Martin Postupa has played.
What does Martin Postupa play on the first move as White?
Across 140 games with White in our database, Martin Postupa opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Postupa answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Martin Postupa play as White?
As White, Martin Postupa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (49 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 140 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Postupa play as Black?
As Black, Martin Postupa most often plays: Ruy Lopez (28 games, 53.6% win rate); Italian Game (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Catalan (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 158 games.
What is Martin Postupa's FIDE rating?
Martin Postupa is currently rated 1,933 in classical chess, 1,947 in rapid and 1,981 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,170 (Jun 2015).
How many games has Martin Postupa played?
Our database contains 298 games by Martin Postupa, covering Oct 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 109 wins, 71 draws, 118 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Postupa?
298 games by Martin Postupa 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.