Prepare against Pavel Postupa
Czechia · World #11,641 classical · FIDE ID 326410
When preparing against Pavel Postupa, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 24.3% over 37 games.
Our database contains 522 games by Pavel Postupa, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 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 | 2,145 | 2,278 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,157 | 2,270 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,167 | 2,291 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 522 | 203 | 155 | 164 | 38.9% |
| As White | 262 | 114 | 80 | 68 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 260 | 89 | 75 | 96 | 34.2% |
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 (262 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 259 | 98.9% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Postupa usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Postupa usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Postupa usually continues d4 (64.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Postupa usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Postupa usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 107 | 97.3% | 46.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.7% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 107 | 98.2% | 44.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Pavel Postupa's chess games
All 522 games by Pavel Postupa in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - Aug 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: 203 wins, 155 draws, 164 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 36 | 13/14/9 | 36.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 52 | 17/13/22 | 32.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 49 | 17/14/18 | 34.7% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 37 | 9/13/15 | 24.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 23 | 9/2/12 | 39.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Svatopluk Svoboda | 2,441 | Prague Pankrac Cup | B40 |
| Jun 2019 | Epaminondas Kourousis | 2,394 | Prague Menchik Memorial Rapid | D85 |
| Jul 2013 | Vasily Usmanov | 2,386 | 24th Pardubice Open Rapid | B33 |
| Oct 2005 | Lukas Cernousek | 2,375 | Havlickuv Brod Open A | C12 |
| Jan 2016 | Petr Spacek | 2,373 | chT2C-CZE 1516 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague Pankrac Cup | 2017 | 37 | 18 | 2,257 |
| Ricany Open A | 2014 | 34 | 22 | 2,121 |
| Ricany Open | 2013 | 32 | 18.5 | 2,038 |
| chT-Rakovnik Regional 1415 | 2015 | 18 | 11 | 2,158 |
| ch-CZE | 2017 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,196 |
| Prague Menchik Memorial Rapid | 2019 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,216 |
| chT2C-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 12 | 10.5 | 2,360 |
| chT2C-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,151 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Postupa's chess games?
522 games by Pavel Postupa, from Oct 2004 to Aug 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 262 games with White in our database, Pavel Postupa opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Postupa answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Pavel Postupa play as White?
As White, Pavel Postupa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (36 games, 36.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (18 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 262 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Postupa play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Postupa most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (52 games, 32.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (49 games, 34.7% win rate); Indian Defense (37 games, 24.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 260 games.
What is Pavel Postupa's FIDE rating?
Pavel Postupa is currently rated 2,145 in classical chess, 2,157 in rapid and 2,167 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,278 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Pavel Postupa played?
Our database contains 522 games by Pavel Postupa, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 203 wins, 155 draws, 164 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Postupa?
522 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.