Prepare against David 1981 Martinez Martin
IM · Spain · World #2,433 classical · FIDE ID 2209748
When preparing against David 1981 Martinez Martin, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Moscow Variation as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 804 games by David 1981 Martinez Martin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David 1981 Martinez Martin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David 1981 Martinez 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 | 2,362 | 2,454 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,386 | 2,404 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,257 | 2,407 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 804 | 335 | 152 | 317 | 41.7% |
| As White | 406 | 199 | 74 | 133 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 398 | 136 | 78 | 184 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David 1981 Martinez Martin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David 1981 Martinez Martin's side.
First moves as White (406 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 223 | 54.9% | 55.8% |
| e4 | 124 | 30.5% | 58.9% |
| Nf3 | 54 | 13.3% | 65.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.0% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Martin usually continues c4 (51.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Martin usually continues c4 (62.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 58.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nf3 (68.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Martin usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 114 | 66.3% | 47.4% |
| e6 | 45 | 26.2% | 51.1% |
| e5 | 7 | 4.1% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 121 | 81.8% | 46.3% |
| d5 | 17 | 11.5% | 29.4% |
| e6 | 7 | 4.7% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
David 1981 Martinez Martin's chess games
All 804 games by David 1981 Martinez Martin 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: 335 wins, 152 draws, 317 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 | Indian Defense | 44 | 21/9/14 | 47.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 33 | 14/12/7 | 42.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 22 | 9/8/5 | 40.9% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 6/0/9 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 8/0/4 | 66.7% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 43 | 17/4/22 | 39.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 35 | 17/3/15 | 48.6% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 34 | 8/7/19 | 23.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 20 | 6/2/12 | 30.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 20 | 9/2/9 | 45.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 3/4/9 | 18.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 13 | 1/2/10 | 7.7% |
| A45 | London System | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Lazaro Bruzon Batista | 2,648 | Patrimonio Open 1st | E70 |
| May 2016 | Daniil Lintchevski | 2,566 | Port de Pollenca | B45 |
| Mar 2023 | Leon Luke Mendonca | 2,558 | Titled Tue Early | B27 |
| Dec 2007 | Aleksa Strikovic | 2,551 | Pamplona Open | D00 |
| Oct 2005 | Azer Mirzoev | 2,550 | Madrid Anniv 25 | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 366 | 170.5 | 2,262 |
| ch-ESP Universities | 2008 | 19 | 14 | 2,444 |
| I'M Not A GM Gp-C | 2023 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,255 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | 2009 | 12 | 7 | 2,348 |
| chT-Madrid | 2021 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,264 |
| chT-Madrid 1011 | 2011 | 12 | 9 | 2,445 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-A | 2009 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,349 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-C | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,368 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David 1981 Martinez Martin's chess games?
804 games by David 1981 Martinez Martin, 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 David 1981 Martinez Martin has played.
What does David 1981 Martinez Martin play on the first move as White?
Across 406 games with White in our database, David 1981 Martinez Martin opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David 1981 Martinez Martin answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does David 1981 Martinez Martin play as White?
As White, David 1981 Martinez Martin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (44 games, 47.7% win rate); Slav Defense (33 games, 42.4% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 40.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 406 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David 1981 Martinez Martin play as Black?
As Black, David 1981 Martinez Martin most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (43 games, 39.5% win rate); Sicilian (35 games, 48.6% win rate); Indian Defense (34 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 398 games.
What is David 1981 Martinez Martin's FIDE rating?
David 1981 Martinez Martin is currently rated 2,362 in classical chess, 2,386 in rapid and 2,257 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,454 (Jan 2007).
How many games has David 1981 Martinez Martin played?
Our database contains 804 games by David 1981 Martinez Martin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 335 wins, 152 draws, 317 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against David 1981 Martinez Martin?
804 games by David 1981 Martinez 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.