Prepare against Cesar Martin Luis
Spain · World #23,116 classical · FIDE ID 2224216
Our database contains 213 games by Cesar Martin Luis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cesar Martin Luis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cesar Martin Luis 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 | 2,032 | 2,252 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,015 | 2,036 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 213 | 77 | 69 | 67 | 36.2% |
| As White | 117 | 42 | 40 | 35 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 96 | 35 | 29 | 32 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cesar Martin Luis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cesar Martin Luis's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 101 | 86.3% | 51.5% |
| e4 | 7 | 6.0% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 51.5% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Luis usually continues c4 (48.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Luis usually continues c4 (57.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Luis usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 71.4% score
- …e6 (43% of these games) — Luis usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Luis usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Luis usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 24 | 51.1% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 15 | 31.9% | 53.3% |
| e6 | 7 | 14.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 56.4% | 63.6% |
| f5 | 12 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 10.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Cesar Martin Luis's chess games
All 213 games by Cesar Martin Luis 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: 77 wins, 69 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E08 | Catalan | 23 | 10/9/4 | 43.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A93 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A32 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Omar Garcia Blanco | 2,256 | chT-Canarias | D26 |
| Aug 2003 | Zsigmond Olah | 2,225 | Budapest FS08 FM-A | E60 |
| Aug 2006 | Francisco Garcia De La Banda | 2,200 | chT-ESP 1st div South | C41 |
| Mar 2017 | Jacob Gonzalez Marrero | 2,191 | chT-Tenerife Preferente 1617 | E11 |
| Feb 2005 | Antonio Lopez Pereyra | 2,179 | chT-Tenerife | A62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Tenerife | 2006 | 24 | 15 | 2,176 |
| chT-Tenerife Preferente | 2023 | 22 | 9.5 | 2,011 |
| ch-Tenerife | 2022 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,046 |
| Budapest FS08 FM-A | 2003 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,208 |
| ch-Tenerife w | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,989 |
| Caja Canarias 1st | 2003 | 9 | 2 | 2,120 |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife Open | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,417 |
| Corte Ingles Open | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,113 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cesar Martin Luis's chess games?
213 games by Cesar Martin Luis, 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 Cesar Martin Luis has played.
What does Cesar Martin Luis play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Cesar Martin Luis opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cesar Martin Luis answers 1...e5 (51% of games), 1...c6 (32% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...f5 (31% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Cesar Martin Luis play as White?
As White, Cesar Martin Luis's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cesar Martin Luis play as Black?
As Black, Cesar Martin Luis most often plays: Dutch Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Cesar Martin Luis's FIDE rating?
Cesar Martin Luis is currently rated 2,032 in classical chess, 2,015 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,252 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Cesar Martin Luis played?
Our database contains 213 games by Cesar Martin Luis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 69 draws, 67 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cesar Martin Luis?
213 games by Cesar Martin Luis 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.