Prepare against Pavel Postupa
Czechia · World #45,031 classical · FIDE ID 306274
Our database contains 227 games by Pavel Postupa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Postupa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel 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 | 1,913 | 2,150 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,939 | 1,939 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,991 | 1,991 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 227 | 66 | 74 | 87 | 29.1% |
| As White | 106 | 32 | 30 | 44 | 30.2% |
| As Black | 121 | 34 | 44 | 43 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Postupa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Postupa's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 106 | 100.0% | 44.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Postupa usually continues Nf3 (30.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Postupa usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Postupa usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 91.5% | 49.2% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.2% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 96.8% | 43.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Pavel Postupa's chess games
All 227 games by Pavel Postupa in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 66 wins, 74 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 16 | 1/6/9 | 6.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 29 | 9/9/11 | 31.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Martin Hollan | 2,233 | Ricany Open A | B00 |
| Aug 2013 | Jiri Kotzot | 2,194 | Ricany Open | B80 |
| Aug 2019 | David Zvolensky | 2,152 | Ricany Open A | C95 |
| Jan 2007 | Pavel Crha | 2,127 | chTA-Czechia KP 0607 | B42 |
| Oct 2004 | Jiri Stehlik | 2,111 | chT-CZE 2C 0405 | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open | 2016 | 44 | 25.5 | 1,976 |
| Ricany Open A | 2019 | 35 | 16.5 | 1,875 |
| Nachod Open | 2012 | 23 | 11.5 | 2,105 |
| chTA-Czechia KP 0607 | 2007 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,152 |
| 9th Plzen Open A | 2003 | 16 | 4 | 1,922 |
| chT-CZE 2C 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,064 |
| chT2C-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,947 |
| 9th Nachod Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,911 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Postupa's chess games?
227 games by Pavel Postupa, from Apr 2003 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 Pavel Postupa has played.
What does Pavel Postupa play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Pavel Postupa opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Postupa answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Pavel Postupa play as White?
As White, Pavel Postupa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 6.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Postupa play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Postupa most often plays: Sicilian (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Pavel Postupa's FIDE rating?
Pavel Postupa is currently rated 1,913 in classical chess, 1,939 in rapid and 1,991 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,150 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Pavel Postupa played?
Our database contains 227 games by Pavel Postupa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 74 draws, 87 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Postupa?
227 games by Pavel 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.