Prepare against Cristhian Montero Martinez
FM · CHL · World #29,124 classical · FIDE ID 3400204
Our database contains 823 games by Cristhian Montero Martinez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Cristhian Montero Martinez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cristhian Montero Martinez 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 | 1,991 | 2,246 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,088 | 2,188 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,973 | 2,207 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 823 | 257 | 88 | 478 | 31.2% |
| As White | 417 | 129 | 43 | 245 | 30.9% |
| As Black | 406 | 128 | 45 | 233 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cristhian Montero Martinez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cristhian Montero Martinez's side.
First moves as White (417 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 310 | 74.3% | 32.4% |
| d4 | 70 | 16.8% | 46.4% |
| c4 | 15 | 3.6% | 56.7% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 1.9% | 43.8% |
| d3 | 7 | 1.7% | 35.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 32.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Nf3 (34.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Nf3 (29.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Nf3 (54.7% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Martinez usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 128 | 64.3% | 35.9% |
| e5 | 35 | 17.6% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 17 | 8.5% | 67.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 3.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.5% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 2.5% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 75 | 55.6% | 26.7% |
| d5 | 26 | 19.3% | 36.5% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 12.6% | 41.2% |
| g6 | 12 | 8.9% | 58.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Cristhian Montero Martinez's chess games
All 823 games by Cristhian Montero Martinez 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: 257 wins, 88 draws, 478 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 58 | 20/5/33 | 34.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 42 | 10/3/29 | 23.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 23 | 8/5/10 | 34.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 23 | 4/1/18 | 17.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 21 | 8/2/11 | 38.1% |
| C02 | French Defense | 17 | 5/0/12 | 29.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 15 | 4/1/10 | 26.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 3/0/10 | 23.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 2/0/10 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 131 | 44/14/73 | 33.6% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 33 | 7/2/24 | 21.2% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 31 | 8/2/21 | 25.8% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 23 | 9/2/12 | 39.1% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 15 | 4/1/10 | 26.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2000 | Georgi Orlov | 2,512 | Oz.com qual blitz | D17 |
| Nov 2024 | Nino Batsiashvili | 2,476 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
| Mar 2000 | Vladislav Borovikov | 2,472 | Oz.com qual blitz | D13 |
| Oct 2024 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
| Jan 1991 | Renier Vazquez Igarza | 2,460 | Asuncion | C57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 470 | 121 | 1,956 |
| ch-CHI sf | 2023 | 32 | 14 | 1,938 |
| ch-CHI | 2024 | 20 | 8 | 2,215 |
| Santiago Open | 1999 | 18 | 13 | 2,413 |
| chT-CHI | 2019 | 18 | 11 | 2,220 |
| Santiago Esucomex Open | 1998 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,521 |
| 15th American Continental | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 2,135 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,108 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cristhian Montero Martinez's chess games?
823 games by Cristhian Montero Martinez, 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 Cristhian Montero Martinez has played.
What does Cristhian Montero Martinez play on the first move as White?
Across 417 games with White in our database, Cristhian Montero Martinez opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cristhian Montero Martinez answers 1...d6 (64% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Cristhian Montero Martinez play as White?
As White, Cristhian Montero Martinez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (58 games, 34.5% win rate); Sicilian (42 games, 23.8% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 417 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cristhian Montero Martinez play as Black?
As Black, Cristhian Montero Martinez most often plays: Philidor (131 games, 33.6% win rate); Rat Defense (33 games, 21.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (31 games, 25.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 406 games.
What is Cristhian Montero Martinez's FIDE rating?
Cristhian Montero Martinez is currently rated 1,991 in classical chess, 2,088 in rapid and 1,973 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,246 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Cristhian Montero Martinez played?
Our database contains 823 games by Cristhian Montero Martinez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 257 wins, 88 draws, 478 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cristhian Montero Martinez?
823 games by Cristhian Montero Martinez 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.