Prepare against David Pires Tavares Martins
IM · PRT · World #1,099 classical · FIDE ID 1909991
When preparing against David Pires Tavares Martins, expect 1.d4 in 32% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Horwitz Defense as Black, 28.6% over 28 games.
Our database contains 472 games by David Pires Tavares Martins, covering Apr 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find David Pires Tavares Martins's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Pires Tavares Martins 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 | 2,443 | 2,449 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,314 | 2,314 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,320 | 2,320 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 472 | 222 | 126 | 124 | 47.0% |
| As White | 231 | 113 | 63 | 55 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 241 | 109 | 63 | 69 | 45.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Pires Tavares Martins's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Pires Tavares Martins's side.
First moves as White (228 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 73 | 32.0% | 64.4% |
| e4 | 62 | 27.2% | 63.7% |
| Nf3 | 60 | 26.3% | 56.7% |
| c4 | 18 | 7.9% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 12 | 5.3% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 64.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Martins usually continues c4 (52.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Martins usually continues c4 (78.1% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Martins usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 63.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Martins usually continues Nf3 (58.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Martins usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Martins usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 65 | 60.2% | 56.9% |
| d6 | 22 | 20.4% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 8.3% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 4.6% | 90.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.8% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.8% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 48 | 55.8% | 45.8% |
| d6 | 19 | 22.1% | 65.8% |
| d5 | 8 | 9.3% | 81.3% |
| f5 | 6 | 7.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
David Pires Tavares Martins's chess games
All 472 games by David Pires Tavares Martins in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - Sep 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: 222 wins, 126 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | Réti Opening | 21 | 9/8/4 | 42.9% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D00 | London System | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 28 | 8/10/10 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 13/4/3 | 65.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 10/3/0 | 76.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A80 | Rat Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Yannick Pelletier | 2,556 | chT-SUI | E14 |
| Apr 2025 | Romain Edouard | 2,547 | chT-SUI 2025 | A32 |
| Oct 2025 | Yahli Sokolovsky | 2,539 | 25th European Teams | C11 |
| Aug 2019 | Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez | 2,515 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | D36 |
| Dec 2015 | Benjamin Gledura | 2,513 | 7th London Classic Open | A12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 28 | 18.5 | 2,528 |
| ch-POR | 2018 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,359 |
| chT-POR | 2024 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,357 |
| ch-POR U16 | 2013 | 14 | 10.5 | 1,975 |
| 55th Wch U20 | 2016 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,303 |
| Online Olym Div2 C | 2021 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,288 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 8 | 2,510 |
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,313 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Pires Tavares Martins's chess games?
472 games by David Pires Tavares Martins, from Apr 2008 to Sep 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 Pires Tavares Martins has played.
What does David Pires Tavares Martins play on the first move as White?
Across 228 games with White in our database, David Pires Tavares Martins opens with 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Pires Tavares Martins answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does David Pires Tavares Martins play as White?
As White, David Pires Tavares Martins's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 231 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Pires Tavares Martins play as Black?
As Black, David Pires Tavares Martins most often plays: Horwitz Defense (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (20 games, 65.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (17 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 241 games.
What is David Pires Tavares Martins's FIDE rating?
David Pires Tavares Martins is currently rated 2,443 in classical chess, 2,314 in rapid and 2,320 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,449 (Aug 2026).
How many games has David Pires Tavares Martins played?
Our database contains 472 games by David Pires Tavares Martins, covering Apr 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 222 wins, 126 draws, 124 losses (47.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Pires Tavares Martins?
472 games by David Pires Tavares Martins 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.