Prepare against Siegfried Posch
Austria · World #48,980 classical · FIDE ID 1605275
When preparing against Siegfried Posch, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Siegfried Posch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Siegfried Posch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Siegfried Posch 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 | 1,897 | 2,087 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,930 | 1,930 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,814 | 2,074 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 4 | 13 | 19 | 11.1% |
| As White | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 4.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Siegfried Posch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Siegfried Posch's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 73.3% | 27.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 27.3% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Posch usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Posch usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Posch usually continues dxc5 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Posch usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Posch usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 8.3% |
Siegfried Posch's chess games
All 36 games by Siegfried Posch 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: 4 wins, 13 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A54 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Walter Kastner | 2,231 | chT2M-AUT 1819 | E07 |
| Mar 2014 | Hermann Strallhofer | 2,110 | Steyr Landesliga 1314 | A04 |
| Oct 2018 | Herbert Gampersberger | 1,956 | Steyr Landesliga 1819 | A54 |
| May 2017 | Bernhard Haas | 1,702 | Steyr Landesliga 1617 | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steyr Landesliga 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 2 | 1,906 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 1,930 |
| chT2M-AUT 1314 | 2014 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,806 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1819 | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,753 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1718 | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1,640 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1516 | 2016 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,012 |
| Oberwart Open | 1998 | 2 | 0 | 2,060 |
| chT2M-AUT 1415 | 2015 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,925 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Siegfried Posch's chess games?
36 games by Siegfried Posch, 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 Siegfried Posch has played.
What does Siegfried Posch play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Siegfried Posch opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Siegfried Posch answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Siegfried Posch play as White?
As White, Siegfried Posch's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Siegfried Posch play as Black?
As Black, Siegfried Posch most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Siegfried Posch's FIDE rating?
Siegfried Posch is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess, 1,930 in rapid and 1,814 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,087 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Siegfried Posch played?
Our database contains 36 games by Siegfried Posch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 4 wins, 13 draws, 19 losses (11.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Siegfried Posch?
36 games by Siegfried Posch 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.