Prepare against Bela Jr. Martin
Hungary · World #17,859 classical · FIDE ID 734624
When preparing against Bela Jr. Martin, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%).
Our database contains 181 games by Bela Jr. Martin, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bela Jr. Martin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bela Jr. Martin 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 | 2,076 | 2,083 | Jul 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 181 | 64 | 68 | 48 | 35.4% |
| As White | 96 | 36 | 33 | 27 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 85 | 28 | 35 | 21 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bela Jr. Martin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bela Jr. Martin's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 92.7% | 53.4% |
| d4 | 7 | 7.3% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Martin usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 71.4% score
- …d5 (86% of these games) — Martin usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Martin usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 93.6% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 79.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 20.8% | 70.0% |
Bela Jr. Martin's chess games
All 181 games by Bela Jr. Martin in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 64 wins, 68 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Jozsef Isepy | 2,199 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0708 | B22 |
| Mar 2007 | Zsolt Jonas | 2,165 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0607 | B85 |
| Nov 2012 | Istvan Balvanyos | 2,118 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1213 | B45 |
| Dec 2007 | Eszter Hidegh | 2,117 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0708 | B33 |
| Feb 2010 | Tamas Titusz Torok | 2,113 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0910 | C29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS08 FM-B | 2006 | 13 | 9 | 2,113 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0910 | 2010 | 12 | 4 | 1,963 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1718 | 2018 | 12 | 5 | 2,003 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5 | 2,049 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 7 | 2,126 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,964 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,125 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 4 | 2,010 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bela Jr. Martin's chess games?
181 games by Bela Jr. Martin, from Jan 2005 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 Bela Jr. Martin has played.
What does Bela Jr. Martin play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Bela Jr. Martin opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bela Jr. Martin answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Bela Jr. Martin play as White?
As White, Bela Jr. Martin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bela Jr. Martin play as Black?
As Black, Bela Jr. Martin most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Bela Jr. Martin's FIDE rating?
Bela Jr. Martin is currently rated 2,076 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Bela Jr. Martin played?
Our database contains 181 games by Bela Jr. Martin, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 68 draws, 48 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bela Jr. Martin?
181 games by Bela Jr. Martin 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.