Prepare against Reinhard Postler
FM · DEU · World #10,052 classical · FIDE ID 4611608
Our database contains 730 games by Reinhard Postler, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Reinhard Postler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reinhard Postler 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 | 2,169 | 2,367 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,104 | 2,254 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 730 | 302 | 279 | 149 | 41.4% |
| As White | 358 | 171 | 129 | 58 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 372 | 131 | 150 | 91 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reinhard Postler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reinhard Postler's side.
First moves as White (358 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 351 | 98.0% | 66.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 66.1% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Postler usually continues Nf3 (58.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Postler usually continues d4 (70.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Postler usually continues Nf3 (61.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Postler usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 148 | 99.3% | 55.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 77 | 59.2% | 61.7% |
| d5 | 50 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Reinhard Postler's chess games
All 730 games by Reinhard Postler in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 302 wins, 279 draws, 149 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 49 | 29/14/6 | 59.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 48 | 19/16/13 | 39.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 26 | 9/12/5 | 34.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 12/7/6 | 48.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 22 | 12/8/2 | 54.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 12/7/2 | 57.1% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 93 | 33/33/27 | 35.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 66 | 23/26/17 | 34.8% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 13/6/8 | 48.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 9/9/7 | 36.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 4/12/3 | 21.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| A11 | English Opening | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1977 | Rainer Knaak | 2,500 | ch-DDR 26 Final | A65 |
| Aug 2012 | Nikolai M. Mishuchkov | 2,406 | 12th ch-EU Seniors | B83 |
| Jan 2004 | Matthias Schurade | 2,374 | Oberliga Nord O 0304 | B43 |
| Aug 2009 | Jefim Rotstein | 2,370 | 21st ch-GER Seniors | B47 |
| Jan 2005 | Jerzy Kot | 2,361 | Oberliga Nord O 0405 | C88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2005 | 21 | 15 | 2,374 |
| ch-DDR19 Final | 1970 | 19 | 10 | – |
| ch-DDR21 Final | 1972 | 19 | 8.5 | – |
| ch-DDR20 Final | 1971 | 19 | 11.5 | – |
| ch-DDR16 Final | 1967 | 17 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-DDR14 Final | 1964 | 17 | 5 | – |
| ch-DDR 26 Final | 1977 | 15 | 6 | 2,327 |
| 23rd Wch Seniors | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,154 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reinhard Postler's chess games?
730 games by Reinhard Postler, from Apr 2003 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 Reinhard Postler has played.
What does Reinhard Postler play on the first move as White?
Across 358 games with White in our database, Reinhard Postler opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reinhard Postler answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Reinhard Postler play as White?
As White, Reinhard Postler's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (49 games, 59.2% win rate); Sicilian (48 games, 39.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (26 games, 34.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 358 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reinhard Postler play as Black?
As Black, Reinhard Postler most often plays: Sicilian (93 games, 35.5% win rate); Slav Defense (66 games, 34.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (27 games, 48.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 372 games.
What is Reinhard Postler's FIDE rating?
Reinhard Postler is currently rated 2,169 in classical chess, 2,104 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,367 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Reinhard Postler played?
Our database contains 730 games by Reinhard Postler, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 302 wins, 279 draws, 149 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reinhard Postler?
730 games by Reinhard Postler 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.