Prepare against Dennis Martin
DEU · World #24,757 classical · FIDE ID 12925039
Our database contains 199 games by Dennis Martin, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dennis Martin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dennis 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 | 2,020 | 2,113 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,989 | 1,999 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,057 | 2,057 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 199 | 81 | 42 | 76 | 40.7% |
| As White | 104 | 46 | 21 | 37 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 95 | 35 | 21 | 39 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dennis Martin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dennis Martin's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 45.2% | 57.4% |
| e4 | 43 | 41.3% | 52.3% |
| c4 | 9 | 8.7% | 38.9% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| Nh3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Martin usually continues c4 (36.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Martin usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Martin usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Martin usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 14 | 25.0% | 60.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 10.7% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 8.9% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 54.5% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 31.8% | 42.9% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Dennis Martin's chess games
All 199 games by Dennis Martin in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 81 wins, 42 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Lazard Gambit | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Michael Schulz | 2,239 | 11th Rostock SSC 07 Open | A45 |
| Sep 2023 | Alexandr Antonov | 2,236 | 40th Muensterland Open | D20 |
| May 2016 | Philipp Germer | 2,180 | ch-Stuttgart A int | C02 |
| Mar 2013 | Boris Tchetchelnitski | 2,179 | ch-Bremen Open | A02 |
| Jan 2017 | Massoud Amir Sawadkuhi | 2,164 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | B93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2020 | 41 | 23 | 1,964 |
| Walsrode Chessemy Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,061 |
| ch-Bremen Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,022 |
| Uhlenkoeper Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,062 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,892 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U18 | 2007 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,453 |
| 11th Rostock SSC 07 Open | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,971 |
| ch-GER Net qual2 U25 | 2011 | 7 | 1 | 1,670 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dennis Martin's chess games?
199 games by Dennis Martin, from Nov 2011 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 Dennis Martin has played.
What does Dennis Martin play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Dennis Martin opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dennis Martin answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Dennis Martin play as White?
As White, Dennis Martin's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dennis Martin play as Black?
As Black, Dennis Martin most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 83.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Dennis Martin's FIDE rating?
Dennis Martin is currently rated 2,020 in classical chess, 1,989 in rapid and 2,057 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (May 2026).
How many games has Dennis Martin played?
Our database contains 199 games by Dennis Martin, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 42 draws, 76 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dennis Martin?
199 games by Dennis 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.